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.

Random words

WordMeaning
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means
amokan episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
intelligentsiaintellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
reveriedaydream
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises