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
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
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rousinggiving rise to excitement : stirring
seduceto persuade to disobedience or disloyalty
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castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
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