GRE Word List

TENSION

inner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion

The meaning of the word tension is inner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion.

Random words

WordMeaning
emulateto strive to equal or excel
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
lowhaving a small upward extension or elevation
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
culinaryof or relating to the kitchen or cookery
incarnateinvested with bodily and especially human nature and form