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 |
|---|---|
| calamity | a disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering |
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| brandish | to shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly |
| jumble | to move in a confused or disordered manner |
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| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |
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