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
passiveacted upon by an external agency
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
haggleto cut roughly or clumsily : hack
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
chortleto sing or chant exultantly
pallto lose strength or effectiveness
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
clota portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum)
bleakexposed and barren and often windswept
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully