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
explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
restitutionan act of restoring or a condition of being restored: such as
dialecticalof, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic
annexto attach as a quality, consequence, or condition
fiascoa complete failure
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid