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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| derision | the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt |
| aggrandize | to make great or greater : increase |
| coda | a concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure |
| concise | marked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail |
| tortuous | marked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding |
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |
| patois | a dialect other than the standard or literary dialect |
| vindicate | to free from allegation or blame |
| preeminent | having paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding |
| warble | a melodious succession of low pleasing sounds |