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
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
togathe loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome
quaintpleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
havenharbor
compellingthat compels: such as
sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)