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.

Random words

WordMeaning
barefacedhaving the face uncovered:
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
patentopen to public inspection
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
momentoushaving great or lasting importance : consequential
groucha fit of bad temper
polemican aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another