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
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
condigndeserved
eccentricitythe quality or state of being eccentric
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
plumba lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction
utopiaa place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
foddersomething fed to domestic animals
submissivesubmitting to others