GRE Word List

FANATICISM

fanatic outlook or behavior

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

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superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface
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inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence
outmodednot being in style
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
repositorya place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository
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