GRE Word List
CLAUSTROPHOBIA
abnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces
The meaning of the word claustrophobia is abnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| adept | thoroughly proficient : expert |
| temper | heat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion |
| philistine | a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia |
| pacifist | an adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes |
| facilitate | to make easier : help bring about |
| palliate | to reduce the violence of (a disease) |
| wistful | full of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy |
| brawny | muscular |
| incriminate | to charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault |
| curmudgeon | a crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man |