GRE Word List
GRISLY
inspiring horror or intense fear
The meaning of the word grisly is inspiring horror or intense fear.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| explicit | fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent |
| imbecility | the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness |
| antithesis | the direct opposite |
| satire | a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn |
| relegate | to send into exile : banish |
| mandate | an authoritative command |
| indecision | a wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution |
| woe | a condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief |
| cogitate | to ponder or meditate on usually intently |
| institution | an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character |