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 |
|---|---|
| braggadocio | empty boasting |
| hoodwink | to deceive by false appearance : dupe |
| innovation | a new idea, method, or device : novelty |
| splice | to unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands |
| rare | seldom occurring or found : uncommon |
| gusto | an individual or special taste |
| swagger | to conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner |
| ape | any of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon) |
| cordial | showing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval |
| exacting | tryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands |