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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| complement | something that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect |
| pretentious | characterized by pretension: such as |
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| gale | a strong current of air: |
| uproar | a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance |
| predilection | an established preference for something |
| noose | a loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn |
| graduate | to receive an academic degree or diploma |
| adorn | to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects |
| queasy | causing nausea |