GRE Word List

GRISLY

inspiring horror or intense fear

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

Random words

WordMeaning
pryto look closely or inquisitively
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
reverendworthy of reverence : revered
noisomenoxious
irrevocablenot possible to revoke : unalterable
spectralof, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
tolla tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)
chortleto sing or chant exultantly
bacchanaliana Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry