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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WordMeaning
plummetto fall perpendicularly
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
extricateto free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty
expansivehaving a capacity or a tendency to expand
artisana worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
thermalof, relating to, or caused by heat
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission