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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sanctimonious | hypocritically pious or devout |
| inadvertently | unintentional |
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| phenomena | phenomenon |
| grim | fierce in disposition or action : savage |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |
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| nefarious | flagrantly wicked or impious : evil |
| boorish | resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor |