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
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government
vulnerablecapable of being physically or emotionally wounded
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
voluptuoussuggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues
gerrymanderthe act or method of gerrymandering
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted