GRE Word List
HARROWING
acutely distressing or painful
The meaning of the word harrowing is acutely distressing or painful.
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inviolable | secure from violation or profanation |
latitude | angular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as |
enamored | affected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination |
defoliate | to deprive of leaves especially prematurely |
concoct | to prepare by combining raw materials |
phylum | a direct line of descent within a group |
prosperity | the condition of being successful or thriving |
behoove | to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for |
lax | loose |
kismet | fate |