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 |
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cognate | of the same or similar nature : generically alike |
restive | stubbornly resisting control : balky |
intrude | to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome |
assail | to attack violently : assault |
rustic | of, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural |
billow | wave |
nonchalance | the quality or state of being nonchalant |
mete | to give out by measure : dole out |
wrench | to move with a violent twist |
indisputable | not disputable : unquestionable |