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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nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
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assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease
irksometending to irk : tedious
discretionindividual choice or judgment
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
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