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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| magnanimity | the quality of being magnanimous : loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| yokel | a naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town |
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| quash | to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely |
| lascivious | filled with or showing sexual desire : lewd |
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| plumage | the feathers of a bird |
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| toady | one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant |