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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resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
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scintillateto emit sparks : spark
outlooka place offering a view
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comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
invertto reverse in position, order, or relationship
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slackento make less active : slow up