GRE Word List
AWFUL
extremely disagreeable or objectionable
The meaning of the word awful is extremely disagreeable or objectionable.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
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| deft | characterized by facility and skill |
| optimum | the amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end |
| knack | a special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach |
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