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
disinterto take out of the grave or tomb
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant
antagonismopposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
scrappyconsisting of scraps
actuaryclerk
resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism
marginalwritten or printed in the margin of a page or sheet