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

WordMeaning
sequesterto set apart : segregate
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
connubialof or relating to the married state : conjugal
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
mischancebad luck
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent