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
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
mediumsomething in a middle position
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
penchanta strong and continued inclination
nauseouscausing nausea or disgust : nauseating
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
cringeto recoil in distaste