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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dominaterule
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deputizeto appoint as deputy
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residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
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