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
desperadoa bold or violent criminal
tatterto make ragged
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
timorousof a timid disposition : fearful
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
passepast one's prime
deportto send out of the country by legal deportation