Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: The quality of being cruel or lacking compassion and kindness.

Example: His heartlessness was evident when he ignored the suffering of others.

Definition: Causing a lot of sadness or emotional pain.

Example: The movie had a heartrending story that made everyone cry.

Definition: In a way that causes deep sadness or emotional pain.

Example: The movie ended heartrendingly, leaving the audience in tears.

Definition: Relating to people who do not follow a widely accepted religion, often implying a lack of culture or refinement.

Example: The ancient rituals were considered heathenish by the more civilized societies of the time.

Definition: In a way that is characteristic of people who do not follow a widely accepted religion or belief system, often implying a lack of morality or civilization.

Example: The villagers were shocked by the heathenishly wild behavior of the newcomers.

Definition: Relating to or occurring every week.

Example: The hebdomadal meeting is scheduled for every Monday.

Definition: Occurring every seven days; happening once a week.

Example: The club meets hebdomadally to discuss their projects.

Definition: A mental disorder that is a type of schizophrenia, marked by silly behavior, inappropriate laughter, and delusions without a clear theme.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with hebepherenia after displaying erratic behavior and inappropriate laughter.

Definition: Relating to a type of schizophrenia that typically occurs in adolescence, characterized by inappropriate emotional responses and disorganized behavior.

Example: The patient exhibited hebephrenic symptoms, making it difficult for him to interact socially.

Definition: To make someone or something less intelligent or less sharp in understanding.

Example: The constant distractions seemed to hebetate his ability to focus on the task at hand.