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 |
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| polarity | the quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles |
| collation | a light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper |
| redolent | exuding fragrance : aromatic |
| shimmer | to shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer |
| blithe | lacking due thought or consideration : casual |
| resplendent | shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor |
| laity | the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy |
| abnegation | denial |
| conformist | one who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior |
| browbeat | to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully |