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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| chaperon | a person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety |
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| sumptuous | extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent |
| presentiment | a feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition |
| innocuous | producing no injury : harmless |
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| pastoral | of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen |
| perturb | to cause to be worried or upset : disquiet |