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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predatoran organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
equityjustice according to natural law or right
poreto gaze intently
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat