GRE Word List
ABYSMAL
immeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad
The meaning of the word abysmal is immeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abate | to decrease in force or intensity |
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| hideous | offensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly |
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| censure | a judgment involving condemnation |
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