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
plauditan act or round of applause
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piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
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recriminationa retaliatory accusation
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety