GRE Word List

LURID

causing horror or revulsion : gruesome

The meaning of the word lurid is causing horror or revulsion : gruesome.

Random words

WordMeaning
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert
acclaimapplaud
wearyexhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
putativecommonly accepted or supposed
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
obsessivetending to cause obsession
minutethe 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds
suppositionsomething that is supposed : hypothesis