GRE Word List
GRUESOME
inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
The meaning of the word gruesome is inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lethargic | of, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish |
| whim | a capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy |
| cue | the letter q |
| doom | a law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| chancellor | the secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king |
| allegiance | the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord |
| innovation | a new idea, method, or device : novelty |
| malediction | curse |
| tender | marked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond |