GRE Word List
LURID
wild; sensational; graphic; gruesome; horrible; Ex. lurid details of the murder
The meaning of the word lurid is wild; sensational; graphic; gruesome; horrible; Ex. lurid details of the murder.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| oaf | stupid awkward person; CF. elf |
| improvise | compose on the spur of the moment |
| flagrant | conspicuously wicked, bad, or offensive; blatant; outrageous |
| shift | change position or place; exchange (one thing) for another; change in direction or position; Ex. shift the stolen goods; N. group of workers which takes turns with other groups; working period of such a group |
| decollete | (of a dress) having a low-cut neckline; CF. decolletage: low neckline (on a dress) |
| feature | distinctive part of the faces (as the eyes or mouth); features: overall appearance of the face; prominent or distinctive quality; prominent article; film; V: make prominent |
| impartial | not biased; fair; N. impartiality |
| cynosure | object of general attention; person or thing that is a center of attention; CF. Ursa Minor |
| incongruity | lack of harmony; absurdity; ADJ. incongruous: lacking in harmony; inappropriate |
| clientele | body of customers |
