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
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
rotunditymarked by roundness : rounded
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
discomposeto destroy the composure of
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate