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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| provocative | serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate |
| parlance | speech |
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| vulnerable | capable of being physically or emotionally wounded |
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