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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WordMeaning
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
trampletramp
voluptuoussuggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form
passiveacted upon by an external agency
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
tacitexpressed or carried on without words or speech
epitaphan inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there
grapplethe act or an instance of grappling
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion