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
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reprisea musical repetition:
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
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