GRE Word List
RESUSCITATE
to revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
The meaning of the word resuscitate is to revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| simile | a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor |
| primal | original |
| natation | the action or art of swimming |
| disinter | to take out of the grave or tomb |
| vantage | a position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view |
| misnomer | the misnaming of a person in a legal instrument |
| sublimate | sublime |
| fledgling | a young bird just fledged (see fledge |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |