GRE Word List

KINETIC

of or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith

The meaning of the word kinetic is of or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith.

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opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
forthcomingbeing about to appear or to be produced or made available
determinationa judicial decision settling and ending a controversy
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition
sanctiona formal decree
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary