GRE Word List
GHASTLY
terrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
The meaning of the word ghastly is terrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| encumber | weigh down |
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| weary | exhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness |
| abrogate | to abolish by authoritative action : annul |
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| resign | relegate |