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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WordMeaning
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
snuffleto snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
brawnthe flesh of a boar
pastoralof, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen
perturbto cause to be worried or upset : disquiet