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
smotherto kill by depriving of air
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
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deviouswandering
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elysiumthe abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology
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explicateto give a detailed explanation of
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