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 |
|---|---|
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| uproarious | marked by uproar |
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| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
| base | the bottom of something considered as its support : foundation |
| corpuscle | a minute particle |
| despoil | to strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage |
| adherent | one who adheres to something: such as |