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.

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WordMeaning
augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
postulatedemand
communalof or relating to one or more communes
bouta spell or period of activity: such as
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
pastoralof, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
well-bredhaving or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class