GRE Word List
LURID
causing horror or revulsion : gruesome
The meaning of the word lurid is causing horror or revulsion : gruesome.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| epitome | a typical or ideal example : embodiment |
| arbitrary | existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will |
| trappings | outward signs |
| bane | a source of harm or ruin : curse |
| diffuse | being at once verbose and ill-organized |
| retentive | having the power, property, or capacity of retaining |
| fashion | the prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time |
| pandemic | occurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population |
| figure | a number symbol : numeral |
| convulsion | an abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles |