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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| blithe | lacking due thought or consideration : casual |
| antecede | precede |
| transcendental | transcendent |
| induct | to put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install |
| prodigal | characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish |
| defoliate | to deprive of leaves especially prematurely |
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