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

WordMeaning
appallto overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
tentativenot fully worked out or developed
eroticof, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
abusiveusing harsh, insulting language
marsupialany of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
egressa place or means of going out : exit
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic