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
pendingduring
veerto change direction or course
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
subterfugedeception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group
jocosegiven to joking : merry
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune