GRE Word List

SENTIENT

responsive to or conscious of sense impressions

The meaning of the word sentient is responsive to or conscious of sense impressions.

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WordMeaning
vagrantone who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
herda typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
havenharbor
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor