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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articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
verdigrisa green or greenish-blue poisonous pigment resulting from the action of acetic acid on copper and consisting of one or more basic copper acetates
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
repressto check by or as if by pressure : curb
awla pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood)
drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality
pillorya device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked
unwittingnot knowing : unaware