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
inhibitto prohibit from doing something
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
strewto spread by scattering
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
heedto pay attention
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments