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
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
inviolablesecure from violation or profanation
mercantileof or relating to merchants or trading
regenta person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
zealota zealous person