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.

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WordMeaning
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
opuswork
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
omnipotentalmighty
elevationthe height to which something is elevated: such as
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shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound