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

WordMeaning
novaa star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
pendingduring
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
bidto offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
compellingthat compels: such as
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
dyspepticindigestion
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive