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
tightwada close or miserly person
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence
banka mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
seinea large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore
travailwork especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil
sojourna temporary stay