GRE Word List

INFERNAL

of or relating to a nether world of the dead

The meaning of the word infernal is of or relating to a nether world of the dead.

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raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse
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tranquillitythe quality or state of being tranquil
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embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
peccadilloa slight offense