GRE Word List
HARROWING
acutely distressing or painful
The meaning of the word harrowing is acutely distressing or painful.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| austere | stern and cold in appearance or manner |
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| assiduous | showing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application |
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| mock | to treat with contempt or ridicule : deride |
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