GRE Word List

TRAUMATIC

psychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems

The meaning of the word traumatic is psychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems.

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WordMeaning
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disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
complaisantmarked by an inclination to please or oblige
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