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 |
|---|---|
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| medium | something in a middle position |
| tarnish | to dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |
| culpable | meriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful |
| gruesome | inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly |
| provisional | serving for the time being : temporary |
| defunct | no longer living, existing, or functioning |
| indict | to charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law |
| topple | to fall from or as if from being top-heavy |