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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legerdemainsleight of hand
gentilitythe condition of belonging to the gentry
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peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
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engenderbeget
nattytrimly neat and tidy : smart
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