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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tedium | the quality or state of being tedious : tediousness |
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| despise | to look down on with disrespect or aversion |
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| perquisite | a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages |