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 |
|---|---|
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| assumption | a taking to or upon oneself |
| seasonal | of, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| stupefy | to make stupid, groggy, or insensible |
| overwrought | extremely excited : agitated |
| crotchety | given to crotchets (see crotchet |
| ward | the action or process of guarding |
| reek | smoke |
| cower | to shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays |