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
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
paucitysmallness of number : fewness
intersticea space that intervenes between things
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
reciprocateto give and take mutually
disenfranchiseto deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
overtopen to view : manifest
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty