GRE Word List

CHRONIC

continuing or occurring again and again for a long time

The meaning of the word chronic is continuing or occurring again and again for a long time.

Random words

WordMeaning
degeneratehaving declined or become less specialized (as in nature, character, structure, or function) from an ancestral or former state
ricketyaffected with rickets
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
divineof, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
incognitowith one's identity concealed
latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
friezea heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface