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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rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
detachedstanding by itself : separate
deposeto remove from a throne or other high position
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
blunderto move unsteadily or confusedly
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness
excerpta passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture