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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WordMeaning
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
inanimatenot animate:
paramountsuperior to all others : supreme
ursineof or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae)
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
gnarledfull of knots or gnarls : knotty
vitiateto make faulty or defective : impair
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
muteunable to speak : lacking the power of speech