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chronic
Adjective
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If something is chronic, it happens all the time.
Michelle is a chronic worrier who gets upset about everything.
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If something is chronic, it has happened for a long time.
My father has chronic back pain since he was injured at work 5 years ago.
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If something is chronic, it is difficult to stop.
My brother is a chronic smoker and is unable to quit.
administration
Noun
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The administration are the people who run and organise an organisation such as a business or government.
In short, the administration does not actually know why it wants a space station.
The Bush administration has one of the worst records of any American government.