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
totterto move unsteadily : stagger
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contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
jabberto talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
breedto produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation
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industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease