GRE Word List

ACROPHOBIA

abnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights

The meaning of the word acrophobia is abnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights.

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swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
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demisedeath
nourishnurture
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bequeathto give or leave by will (see will
diurnalactive chiefly in the daytime
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
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