GRE Word List
HIDEOUS
repulsive to the sight; ugly; repugnant; Ex. hideous face/scream
The meaning of the word hideous is repulsive to the sight; ugly; repugnant; Ex. hideous face/scream.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dissension | disagreement of opinions causing strife within a group |
| die | metal block used for shaping metal or plastic; device for stamping or impressing; mold; CF. dice |
| airy | of air; high in the air; lofty; immaterial; unreal |
| trifle | something of little importance or value; small amount; Ex. a trifle; V: treat without seriousness; flirt |
| loath | reluctant; unwilling; disinclined; Ex. Romeo and Juliet were both loath for him to go. |
| repository | storehouse |
| hireling | one who serves for hire (usually used contemptuously); one who works solely for compensation; Ex. hireling politician |
| predicament | difficult situation; tricky or dangerous situation; dilemma |
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| resilient | elastic; having the power of springing back; able to recover quickly (as from misfortune) |