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
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic
addlerotten
fervidvery hot : burning
grotesquea style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature
iconoclastica person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions
gnomemaxim
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
siblingsib