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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WordMeaning
enormityan outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act
synopticaffording a general view of a whole
extrudeto force, press, or push out
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole
malignanttending to produce death or deterioration
tertiaryof third rank, importance, or value
refectorya dining hall (as in a monastery or college)
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
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