GRE Word List

GRIM

fierce in disposition or action : savage

The meaning of the word grim is fierce in disposition or action : savage.

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WordMeaning
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
respitea period of temporary delay
incarnateinvested with bodily and especially human nature and form
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
proxythe agency, function, or office of a deputy who acts as a substitute for another
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
gauchelacking social experience or grace
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
catholicroman catholic
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament