GRE Word List

GHASTLY

terrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening

The meaning of the word ghastly is terrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening.

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WordMeaning
encumberweigh down
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior
wearyexhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
wafflea crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron
irretrievablenot retrievable : impossible to regain or recover
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
resignrelegate