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
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
enumerateto ascertain the number of : count
biennialoccurring every two years
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
apocalypticof, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
choiran organized company of singers (as in a church service)