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 |
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| phobia | an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation |
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