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
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
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reciteto repeat from memory or read aloud publicly
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congruentcongruous
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lunarcrescent
cupidityinordinate desire for wealth : avarice
fallowof a light yellowish-brown color
cankeran erosive or spreading sore