Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: The process or condition of becoming dull or lacking in mental sharpness.

Example: After a long day of work, I felt a sense of hebetation that made it hard to concentrate.

Definition: A state of being dull or sluggish in thought; a lack of mental sharpness or energy.

Example: After a long day at work, I often feel a sense of hebetude that makes it hard to concentrate.

Definition: Showing a lack of mental sharpness or quickness; being slow to think or respond.

Example: After a long day at work, I felt hebetudinous and struggled to concentrate on my reading.

Definition: A very large sacrifice or killing, especially of animals, often used in ancient rituals.

Example: The ancient festival included a hecatomb to honor the gods with a grand sacrifice.

Definition: Describing someone who is bossy or tries to intimidate others.

Example: His hectoring tone made everyone feel uncomfortable during the meeting.

Definition: To bully or intimidate someone, often by using aggressive or domineering behavior.

Example: The teacher was hectoring the students about their homework.

Definition: In a way that involves bullying or intimidating someone.

Example: She spoke hectoringly, trying to make him feel small and powerless.

Definition: Related to or designed for a type of fence or boundary made of plants, or something that is close to a boundary.

Example: The hedge plants in the garden provide privacy and beauty.

Definition: To avoid giving a clear answer or to make a statement less definite.

Example: When asked about his plans, he decided to hedge instead of giving a straight answer.

Definition: A row of closely planted shrubs or small trees that forms a fence or boundary, or a way to protect against financial loss.

Example: The garden was surrounded by a tall hedge that provided privacy.

Definition: To limit or protect against potential loss by making a counterbalancing move, often in finance or betting.

Example: He decided to hedge his bets by investing in both stocks and bonds.

Definition: Describing a situation where a financial position is protected against potential losses by taking an opposite position in a related asset.

Example: The investor took a hedged position to minimize risks in the volatile market.

Definition: To protect oneself against loss or risk by making counterbalancing investments or decisions.

Example: The investor hedged his bets by diversifying his portfolio.

Definition: A person who creates or repairs hedges, or someone who takes protective measures in betting or investments.

Example: The hedger skillfully trimmed the bushes to create a beautiful garden border.

Definition: In a way that avoids making a definite commitment or decision.

Example: She spoke hedgingly, unsure of how her words would be received.