GRE Word List

PARANOIA

mental illness characterized by systematized delusions of persecution or grandeur usually without hallucinations

The meaning of the word paranoia is mental illness characterized by systematized delusions of persecution or grandeur usually without hallucinations.

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WordMeaning
neologisma new word, usage, or expression
acumenkeenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
suitorone that petitions or entreats
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
miserlyof, relating to, or characteristic of a miser
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
misogynista person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person
denouementthe final outcome of the main dramatic complication in a literary work