GRE Word List
UNCANNY
strange; mysterious; Ex. uncanny knack
The meaning of the word uncanny is strange; mysterious; Ex. uncanny knack.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| well-bred | of good upbringing; well-mannered and refined |
| latent | present but not yet noticeable or active; dormant; hidden; N. latency; CF. potential |
| pestle | tool for mashing or grinding substances in a hard bowl or mortar |
| clasp | hold firmly within arms |
| rejuvenate | make young again |
| sagacious | wise; perceptive; shrewd; having insight; N. sagacity |
| strident | loud and harsh; insistent; N. stridency |
| incidental | not essential; minor; N: something incidental |
| hackles | hairs on back and neck, especially of a dog; Ex. make someone's hackles rise |
| tertiary | third in order or rank |
