GRE Word List
MACABRE
gruesome; grisly; ghastly; CF. of death
The meaning of the word macabre is gruesome; grisly; ghastly; CF. of death.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tract | propaganda pamphlet (esp. by a religious or political group); expanse of land; region of indefinite size; system of related organs; Ex. digestive tract |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| wrangle | quarrel noisily; obtain through arguing; herd cattle; N. |
| scabbard | case for a sword blade; sheath |
| carillon | a set of bells (often in a tower) capable of being played |
| ravenous | extremely hungry; voracious |
| acerbity | bitterness of speech and temper; ADJ. acerbic: bitter; acrid (in taste, manner, or tone) |
| junket | trip especially one taken for pleasure by an official at public expense |
| dearth | scarcity |
| finicky | too particular; fussy; difficult to please; too concerned with unimportant details or quality; Ex. finicky about her food |
