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
untenablenot able to be defended
incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
virusany of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
vagrantone who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
flukeflatfish