GRE Word List

WEIRD

of strange or extraordinary character : odd

The meaning of the word weird is of strange or extraordinary character : odd.

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WordMeaning
venerateto regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference
slywise in practical affairs
itineranttraveling from place to place
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
tundraa level or rolling treeless plain that is characteristic of arctic and subarctic regions, consists of black mucky soil with a permanently frozen subsoil, and has a dominant vegetation of mosses, lichens, herbs, and dwarf shrubs
harrowingacutely distressing or painful
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
transcribeto make a written copy of
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations