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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WordMeaning
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds
macean aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg
disavowalto deny responsibility for : repudiate
adjacentnot distant : nearby
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
disputatiousinclined to dispute
candorunreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness