GRE Word List

LURID

causing horror or revulsion : gruesome

The meaning of the word lurid is causing horror or revulsion : gruesome.

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abysmalimmeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad
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adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
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solicitorone that solicits
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artfulperformed with or showing art or skill
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
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