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
conjureto charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
impetusa driving force : impulse
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism
poisebalance
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
novaa star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years
supersedeto cause to be set aside