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 |
|---|---|
| chafe | warm by rubbing; make sore by rubbing; N. |
| disabuse | correct a false impression; undeceive; free from a wrong belief |
| emollient | soothing or softening remedy (for the skin); ADJ. |
| isotope | varying from of an element |
| repulsion | distaste; disgust; act of driving back; ADJ. repulsive: causing disgust; tending to drive away; V. repel (not `repulse') |
| sparse | not thick; thinly scattered; scanty |
| plumage | feathers of a bird; |
| avenge | take vengence for something or on behalf of someone; Ex. They avenged his death by burning the village; Ex. He swore to avenge his brother; Ex. They avenged themselves on their enemy. |
| bolster | support; reinforce |
| exalt | raise in rank or dignity; praise highly; inspire; Ex. exalt the imagination; ADJ. exalted; N. exaltation |
