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 |
|---|---|
| unaccountable | not to be accounted for : inexplicable |
| illusory | based on or producing illusion : deceptive |
| cleave | to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly |
| disjunction | a sharp cleavage : disunion |
| touchstone | a fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis |
| luscious | having a delicious taste or smell : sweet |
| euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |
| furtive | done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious |
| nectar | the drink of the Greek and Roman gods |
| affected | artificial; pretended |