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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| magnitude | great size or extent |
| ensue | to strive to attain : pursue |
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| compulsory | mandatory |
| affected | artificial; pretended |
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| cede | to yield or grant typically by treaty |
| haven | harbor |
| havoc | wide and general destruction : devastation |