GRE Word List
GRUESOME
inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
The meaning of the word gruesome is inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| consternation | amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion |
| reprisal | a retaliatory act |
| philanderer | a man who has sexual relations with many women |
| dint | force |
| fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |
| beneficent | doing or producing good |
| unkempt | not combed |
| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |
| discredit | to refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve |
| replenish | to fill or build up again |