GRE Word List
GRISLY
ghastly; horrifying; Ex. grisly remains of the bodies
The meaning of the word grisly is ghastly; horrifying; Ex. grisly remains of the bodies.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| olfactory | concerning the sense of smell |
| correlate | either of the correlated things; V. |
| vulgar | of the common people; deficient in refinement; not refined; coarse; Ex. vulgar display of wealth; N. vulgarism: vulgarity; crudely indecent word; CF. vulgarian: vulgar person; boor; lout |
| espouse | adopt; support (an idea or aim); marry; N. espousal |
| chase | ornament a metal surface by indenting; follow rapidly to catch |
| syllogism | logical formula consisting of a major premise, a minor premise and a conclusion; deceptive or specious argument |
| peripheral | of a periphery; marginal; outer; of minor importance; not central; Ex. peripheral nerve/interest |
| stolid | dull; impassive; showing little emotion when strong feelings are expected |
| bravado | swagger; assumed air of defiance; false show of bravery |
| dregs | sediment in a liquid; lees; worthless residue |