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 |
|---|---|
| nominal | of, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction |
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| disgorge | to discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit |
| bestow | to put to use : apply |
| celestial | of, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity |
| taxonomist | the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics |
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
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| citadel | a fortress that commands (see command |
| gazette | newspaper |