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
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
pigmenta substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials
pulsethe regular expansion of an artery caused by the ejection of blood into the arterial system by the contractions of the heart
precipitantprecipitate
bulgeto jut out : swell
seditionincitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
atypicalnot typical : irregular
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question