GRE Word List

INSOMNIA

prolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep

The meaning of the word insomnia is prolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.

Random words

WordMeaning
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
ineffableincapable of being expressed in words : indescribable
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
annuitya sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals
pontificalepiscopal attire
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully