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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| Word | Meaning |
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| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| hue | overall character or appearance to the mind : complexion |
| integrity | firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility |
| repeal | to rescind or annul by authoritative act |
| stickler | one who insists on exactness or completeness in the observance of something |
| instigate | to goad or urge forward : provoke |
| bust | a sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast |
| enfranchise | to set free (as from slavery) |
| authoritarian | of, relating to, or favoring blind submission to authority |
| fleet | a number of warships under a single command |