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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bristling | a short stiff coarse hair or filament |
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| leniency | the quality or state of being lenient |
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