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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mawkishlacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste
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imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
tangentialtouching lightly : incidental
immobilitynot moving : motionless
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indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment