GRE Word List
HYDROPHOBIA
fear of water; rabies
The meaning of the word hydrophobia is fear of water; rabies.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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synchronous | similarly timed; simultaneous with; occurring at the same time; V. synchronize |
extricate | free from an entanglement or difficulty; disentangle |
retort | quick sharp reply; V. |
spin | rotate swiftly; make (thread) by twisting (cotton, wool, etc.); N. |
eulogy | expression of praise, often on the occasion of someone's death; V. eulogize |
congruent | in agreement; harmonious; corresponding; coinciding exactly; CF. congruous |
humane | marked by kindness or consideration; kind and compassionate; humanitarian |
painstaking | taking pains; showing hard work; taking great care; very careful and through |
faction | party; clique (within a large group); dissension |
inclusive | tending to include all; all-inclusive; Ex. inclusive charge |