GRE Word List
PSYCHOSIS
mental disorder; ADJ. N. psychotic
The meaning of the word psychosis is mental disorder; ADJ. N. psychotic.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gist | essence; main point; substance |
| verity | quality of being true; lasting truth or principle; Ex. the verity of his testimony; Ex. one of the eternal verities |
| reverend | deserving reverence; N: priest |
| attire | clothe; N: clothing; array; apparel |
| headstrong | willful; stubborn; unyielding; determined to have one's own way; CF. no 'excessive' |
| miserly | stingy; mean |
| overbearing | bossy; domineering and arrogant; decisively important; Ex. overbearing manner/importance; V. overbear: dominate |
| practical | based on experience; of or acquired through practice (rather than theory); useful; Ex. practical man |
| pinch | squeeze between the thumb and a finger, or other edges; Ex. I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming. N: amount that can be held between the thumb and a finger |
| pathetic | causing sadness, compassion, pity; touching |
