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 |
|---|---|
| insouciant | lighthearted unconcern : nonchalance |
| precis | a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts |
| waver | to vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction |
| filibuster | an irregular military adventurer |
| drivel | nonsense |
| exculpate | to clear from alleged fault or guilt |
| retrograde | having or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars |
| compulsory | mandatory |
| brindled | having obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground |
| outfit | the act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition) |