GRE Word List

HYPOCHONDRIAC

hypochondriacal

The meaning of the word hypochondriac is hypochondriacal.

Random words

WordMeaning
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
compulsorymandatory
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
sentinelsentry
waneto decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle