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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |
| motley | variegated in color |
| unfledged | not feathered : not ready for flight |
| wrest | to pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements |
| frisk | to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets |
| rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
| refurbish | to brighten or freshen up : renovate |
| gentle | free from harshness, sternness, or violence |
| riveting | having the power to fix the attention : engrossing |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |