GRE Word List

QUEER

differing in some way from what is usual or normal : odd

The meaning of the word queer is differing in some way from what is usual or normal : odd.

Random words

WordMeaning
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
soothsayera person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
desiccateto dry up
burlesquea literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation