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
lurkto lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
guffawa loud or boisterous burst of laughter
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
cadavera dead body
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
graduatedmarked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement
cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)