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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| blackball | to vote against |
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| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| unwonted | being out of the ordinary : rare |
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