GRE Word List
PHOBIA
an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
The meaning of the word phobia is an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation.
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| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |
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| supposition | something that is supposed : hypothesis |
| presumptuous | overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties |
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