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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inscrutable | not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious |
| gratuitous | not called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted |
| cite | to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court) |
| protege | one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence |
| pragmatic | relating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic |
| gargantuan | tremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic |
| draught | a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task |
| zest | a piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring |
| abusive | using harsh, insulting language |
| exotic | introduced from another country : not native to the place where found |