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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| execute | to carry out fully : put completely into effect |
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| tenacity | the quality or state of being tenacious |
| recant | to withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce |