GRE Word List
ACROPHOBIA
fear of heights
The meaning of the word acrophobia is fear of heights.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| grim | causing great fear; unrelenting; determined in spite of fear; Ex. grim smile |
| interjection | exclamation; Ex. ``Ouch'' |
| miscellany | mixture of writings on various subjects; collection of various items |
| rail | complain bitterly; scold; rant; Ex. the weaker railing against injustices |
| gentility | those of gentle birth; high social class; refinement; quality of being genteel |
| implausible | unlikely (to be true); unbelievable; Ex. implausible alibi |
| affirmation | positive assertion; confirmation; solemn pledge by one who refuses to take an oath; V. affirm; ADJ. affirmative; CF. affirmative action: positive discrimination |
| meddlesome | interfering; V. meddle: interfere |
| filigree | delicate ornamental lacelike metalwork |
| tart | sharp to the taste; acid-tasting; caustic; sarcastic; Ex. tart apple/reply |
