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.

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WordMeaning
purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
propellantcapable of propelling
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
berserkan ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable
yokela naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town