GRE Word List
LURID
causing horror or revulsion : gruesome
The meaning of the word lurid is causing horror or revulsion : gruesome.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rummage | to make a thorough search or investigation |
| vintner | a wine merchant |
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
| promulgate | to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim |
| bacchanalian | a Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry |
| gratify | to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to |
| vicar | an ecclesiastical agent: such as |
| rampant | rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended |
| exotic | introduced from another country : not native to the place where found |
| discredit | to refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve |