GRE Word List

GRUESOME

inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly

The meaning of the word gruesome is inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly.

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WordMeaning
gustatoryrelating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
facsimilean exact copy
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
hurlrush
ventto provide with a vent
damnto condemn to a punishment or fate
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical