GRE Word List

AWFUL

extremely disagreeable or objectionable

The meaning of the word awful is extremely disagreeable or objectionable.

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WordMeaning
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
jesta joking or mocking remark
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
outgoinggoing away : departing
sidetracksiding