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
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
deviouswandering
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
briman upper or outer margin : verge
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
nominalof, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction
slaughterthe act of killing
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver