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

WordMeaning
turmoila state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge
flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness
betrayto lead astray
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt