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 |
|---|---|
| sacrilegious | committing or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object |
| rank | relative standing or position |
| avantgarde | group of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard |
| belie | to give a false impression of |
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