GRE Word List

HIDEOUS

offensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly

The meaning of the word hideous is offensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly.

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WordMeaning
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
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unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
secreteto form and give off (a secretion)
feintsomething feigned
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