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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| bantering | to speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner |
| usurp | to seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right |
| prestige | standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion |
| gesticulation | the act of making gestures |
| quadruped | an animal having four feet |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
| brindled | having obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground |
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