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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| opiate | an 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 |
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| adherent | one who adheres to something: such as |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| accede | to express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand |
| forthcoming | being about to appear or to be produced or made available |
| determination | a judicial decision settling and ending a controversy |
| morose | having a sullen and gloomy disposition |
| sanction | a formal decree |
| nonplus | a state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary |