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
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
savoryhaving savor: such as
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
pedestriancommonplace
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)
tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
forebearsancestor