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 |
|---|---|
| terrestrial | of or relating to the earth or its inhabitants |
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
| missive | a written communication : letter |
| orgy | secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing |
| largess | liberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior |
| momentous | having great or lasting importance : consequential |
| cornice | the molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
| conglomeration | the act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated |
| gnarl | snarl |