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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discreteconstituting a separate entity : individually distinct
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
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roilto make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
disconcertto throw into confusion