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
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony
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wantonmerciless
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
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repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off
parryto ward off a weapon or blow
downcastlow in spirit : dejected
meddlesomegiven to meddling