GRE Word List

HYDROPHOBIA

rabies

The meaning of the word hydrophobia is rabies.

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WordMeaning
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
dilateto become enlarged or widened
quenchput out
parameteran arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves)
unconscionableshockingly unfair or unjust
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful
papyrusa tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley