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
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
scapegoata goat upon whose head are symbolically placed the sins of the people after which he is sent into the wilderness in the biblical ceremony for Yom Kippur
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
panderto act as a pander
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mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
indulgeto yield to the desire of : humor