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stupor

n.

1. a state of lethargy and impaired consciousness, in which an individual is disoriented, unresponsive, and immobile.

2. inability to speak (see mutism).

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homonym

homonym

n. one of two or more words that are written or pronounced (or both) in the same way but are unrelated in meaning. For example, cape meaning promontory and cape meaning garment are homonyms. Compare homograph; homophone.