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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| archaic | having the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses |
| caprice | a sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action |
| glimmer | to shine faintly or unsteadily |
| whit | the smallest part or particle imaginable : bit |
| prelude | an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter |
| calligraphy | artistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering |
| raucous | disagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse |
| accretion | the process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as |
| combustible | capable of combustion |
| attire | to put garments on : dress |