GRE Word List

SOMNOLENT

of a kind likely to induce sleep

The meaning of the word somnolent is of a kind likely to induce sleep.

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briskkeenly alert : lively
mirewet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh)
jocundmarked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness
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upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
harpinga plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
gallbrazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence
distortto twist (see twist
plightto put or give in pledge : engage