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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| slap | to strike sharply with or as if with the open hand |
| intermediary | mediator |
| heckler | one who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
| indomitable | incapable of being subdued : unconquerable |
| countermand | to revoke (a command) by a contrary order |
| evenhanded | fair |
| admonish | to indicate duties or obligations to |
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| distort | to twist (see twist |