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.

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WordMeaning
imperturbablemarked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
cankeran erosive or spreading sore
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
clangora resounding clang or medley of clangs
declivitydownward inclination
aceticvinegary
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish