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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qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
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irksometending to irk : tedious
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
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sublimatesublime