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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| frenzied | feeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance |
| enlist | to secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest |
| wrangle | to dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker |
| contend | to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle |
| egoism | a doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action |
| convex | curved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |
| potent | having or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful |
| debutante | one making a debut (see debut |
| oblivious | lacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention |