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.

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WordMeaning
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
ironicrelating to, containing, or constituting irony
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
beelinea straight direct course
profligatewildly extravagant
proxythe agency, function, or office of a deputy who acts as a substitute for another
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster