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
delusionsomething that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
cosmicof or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone
leonineof, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion
lacerationthe act of lacerating
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
blueof the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue
raveto talk irrationally in or as if in delirium
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah