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
hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)
statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
privyprivate
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
humdrummonotonous
amphibianan amphibious organism
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism
plumbera dealer or worker in lead