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
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
sanctiona formal decree
waftto move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium
slanderto utter slander against : defame
mementosomething that serves to warn or remind
sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing
disavowalto deny responsibility for : repudiate
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments