GRE Word List
PSYCHOSIS
a serious mental illness (such as schizophrenia) characterized by defective or lost contact with reality often with hallucinations or delusions
The meaning of the word psychosis is a serious mental illness (such as schizophrenia) characterized by defective or lost contact with reality often with hallucinations or delusions.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| propulsive | tending or having power to propel |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| ingenuous | showing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| swipe | a strong sweeping blow |
| dissident | disagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief |
| endearment | a word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection |
| imperative | not to be avoided or evaded : necessary |
| imbibe | drink |
| jaunt | a usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure |