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
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
suffocateto stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
retractto draw back or in
pendulouspoised without visible support
clipencompass
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
harassexhaust
couriermessenger