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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| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| fiend | devil |
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| reprise | a musical repetition: |
| ruthless | having no pity : merciless |
| colossal | of, relating to, or resembling a colossus |
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