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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| presumptuous | overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties |
| quiescent | marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest |
| reprisal | a retaliatory act |
| inveigh | to protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail |
| conventional | formed by agreement or compact |
| munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |
| pestle | a usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration |
| misgivings | a feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event |
| remnant | a usually small part, member, or trace remaining |
| disgruntle | to make ill-humored or discontented |