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 |
|---|---|
| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
| asinine | extremely or utterly foolish or silly |
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| benefit | something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage |
| brandish | to shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly |
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| forego | to go before : precede |