GRE Word List

UNSIGHTLY

not pleasing to the sight : not comely

The meaning of the word unsightly is not pleasing to the sight : not comely.

Random words

WordMeaning
leveea reception held by a person of distinction on rising from bed
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
dieto pass from physical life : expire
vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool
sluran insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion
raspto rub with something rough