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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enactto establish by legal and authoritative act
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
fienddevil
rigto fit out with rigging
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cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
equestrianof, relating to, or featuring horseback riding
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appurtenancesaccessory objects