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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| adage | a saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation |
| reparation | a repairing or keeping in repair |
| horde | a political subdivision of central Asian nomads |
| impeccable | free from fault or blame : flawless |
| mime | an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| desperado | a bold or violent criminal |
| vital | of the utmost importance |
| attribute | a quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something |
| hatch | a small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship) |