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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| refrain | curb |
| stately | marked by lofty or imposing dignity |
| rigid | deficient in or devoid of flexibility |
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