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
lassitudea condition of weariness or debility : fatigue
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
spectruma continuum of color formed when a beam of white light is dispersed (as by passage through a prism) so that its component wavelengths are arranged in order
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable