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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| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| eddy | a current of water or air running contrary to the main current |
| culpable | meriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful |
| disfigure | to impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries |
| pillage | the act of looting or plundering especially in war |
| catapult | an ancient military device for hurling missiles |
| respiration | the movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs |
| dys- | abnormal |
| dingy | dirty |
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