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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| philistine | a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia |
| unseemly | not seemly: such as |
| assiduous | showing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application |
| willowy | abounding with willows |
| palpable | capable of being touched or felt : tangible |
| misgivings | a feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| cross | a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| throng | a multitude of assembled persons |