GRE Word List
LURID
causing horror or revulsion : gruesome
The meaning of the word lurid is causing horror or revulsion : gruesome.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gloss | a surface luster or brightness : shine |
| demeanor | behavior toward others : outward manner |
| scrappy | consisting of scraps |
| wag | to be in motion : stir |
| munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |
| exasperate | to cause irritation or annoyance to |
| blowhard | an arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart |
| cross | a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution |
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| embitter | to excite bitter feelings in |