GRE Word List
LURID
wild; sensational; graphic; gruesome; horrible; Ex. lurid details of the murder
The meaning of the word lurid is wild; sensational; graphic; gruesome; horrible; Ex. lurid details of the murder.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bewitch | cast a spell over; captivate completely |
| wheedle | deceive, persuade, or obtain by flattery; cajole; coax; Ex. wheedle a promise out of her |
| belie | contradict; give a false impression; disguise; Ex. The poor sales belied our high hopes; Ex. Her smile belies her true feeling of displeasure. |
| dinghy | small boat (often ship's boat) |
| perturb | disturb greatly |
| emulate | imitate; rival; try to equal or excel (through imitation) |
| hortatory | encouraging; exhortive; marked by exhortation; CF. exhort |
| mortar | vessel in which substances are crushed with a pestle |
| absolve | pardon (an offense) |
| pediatrician | physician specializing in children's diseases; N. pediatrics |
