The Wonderful World Of Worlds 1/19/17
Today's word is "GAMOPHOBIA".
Catherine/Flicker
DEFINITION:
the fear of getting married, being in a relationship, or commitment
ETYMOLOGY
Greek 'gamo' meaning 'marriage'
PRONUNCIATION:
ga-me-PHO-bia
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USAGE:
"Am I single? Do not let my gamophobia deceive you, dearest one, because my status is far from singular.”
Unknown
SYNONYM:
- gametophobia
ANTONYM:
- anuptaphobia
SCRABBLE SCORE
20
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