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
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
apoplexystroke
haphappening
turmoila state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
expansivehaving a capacity or a tendency to expand