GRE Word List
GHASTLY
horrible; terrifying; resembling ghosts; CF. aghast
The meaning of the word ghastly is horrible; terrifying; resembling ghosts; CF. aghast.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ostensible | apparent; appearing as such; professed(pretended); pretended; Ex. ostensible purpose of the expedition |
| torque | twisting force; force producing rotation |
| cataclysm | deluge; upheaval; earthquake; violent and sudden event or change |
| salubrious | healthful; conducive to health or well-being; socially desirable; Ex. salubrious area; CF. health |
| raffle | lottery; V: award as a prize in a raffle; Ex. raffle off a new car |
| pen | fenced enclosure for animals; confining space; Ex. sheep pen; V: confine in a pen; enclose |
| unscathed | unharmed; Ex. escape the accident unscathed |
| lookout | act of keeping watch; high place commanding a wide view; person who keeps watch |
| destitute | extremely poor; lacking means of subsistence; utterly lacking; devoid; Ex. destitute of any experience |
| attentive | alert and watchful; listening carefully; paying attention; considerate; thoughtful; politely helpful; Ex. attentive audience; Ex. He was attentive to the old lady; N. attentions: act of courtesy and consideration |
