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 |
|---|---|
| slur | an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion |
| scale | an instrument or machine for weighing |
| angular | forming an angle : sharp-cornered |
| hew | to cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument |
| marrow | bone marrow |
| parody | a literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule |
| woe | a condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief |
| effulgent | radiant splendor : brilliance |
| hone | to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone |
| retrieve | to locate and bring in (killed or wounded game) |