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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| precinct | a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| unguent | a soothing or healing salve : ointment |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| milieu | the physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment |
| cater | to provide a supply of food |
| arcane | known or knowable only to a few people : secret |
| hinterlands | a region lying inland from a coast |
| homage | a feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord |
| palpable | capable of being touched or felt : tangible |