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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enduringlasting
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
indolentaverse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
obtusenot pointed or acute : blunt
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
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defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it