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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mulct | fine |
| incapacitate | to deprive of capacity or natural power : disable |
| cross | a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution |
| ruse | a wily subterfuge |
| intrinsic | belonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing |
| feign | to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression |
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| plaudit | an act or round of applause |
| mortify | to subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame |
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |