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
ashenof, relating to, or made from ash wood
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
accommodateto provide with something desired, needed, or suited
profusionlavish expenditure : extravagance
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
copiousyielding something abundantly