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
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
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argotthe language used by a particular type or group of people : an often more or less secret vocabulary and idiom peculiar to a particular group
clangora resounding clang or medley of clangs
testatora person who dies leaving a will or testament in force
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