GRE Word List

EERIE

so mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine

The meaning of the word eerie is so mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine.

Random words

WordMeaning
kernelthe inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut
pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
mesmerizeto subject to mesmerism
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
enthrallto hold spellbound : charm
redressto set right : remedy