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
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
embryonicof or relating to an embryo
gingerlyvery cautious or careful
premisea proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually