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
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
triflinglacking in significance or solid worth: such as
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
relapsethe act or an instance of backsliding, worsening, or subsiding
hurlrush
outskirtsa part remote from the center : border
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
descryto catch sight of
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect