GRE Word List

GRISLY

inspiring horror or intense fear

The meaning of the word grisly is inspiring horror or intense fear.

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indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
disgorgeto discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit
luminousemitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light
hybridan offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
buffeta blow especially with the hand
creeda brief authoritative formula of religious belief
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering