GRE Word List

FANATICISM

fanatic outlook or behavior

The meaning of the word fanaticism is fanatic outlook or behavior.

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WordMeaning
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
guiledeceitful cunning : duplicity
blueof the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue
intersticea space that intervenes between things
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
obsequya funeral or burial rite