GRE Word List

UNCANNY

seeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie

The meaning of the word uncanny is seeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie.

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WordMeaning
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
badinageplayful repartee : banter
antipathya strong feeling of dislike
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
discomposeto destroy the composure of
scintillaspark
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless