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.

Random words

WordMeaning
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
insolencethe quality or state of being insolent
catharticof, relating to, or producing catharsis
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
fienddevil
dictuma noteworthy statement: such as
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
mesmerizeto subject to mesmerism