Unconscious
easyNeutral toneun-KON-shus
adjective
Definition
Not conscious; unaware; done without awareness
Memory hook
UN-CONSCIOUS: not with awareness — either knocked out or unaware.
Word roots
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Examples
“She was unconscious of the effect she had on others.”
“The patient remained unconscious for hours.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“She was ______ of the effect she had on others.”
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unconscious
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GRE Tip
Unconscious is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "unaware" or "oblivious" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "conscious".
Related GRE Words
insensible
unaware, unconscious, or incapable of feeling
inadvertent
Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning
unwitting
Not aware of the full facts; unintentional
cognizant
Having knowledge or being aware of
abundant
Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
accept
To receive willingly; to agree to or consent to something
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