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
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
colossalof, relating to, or resembling a colossus
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
bewitchto influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft
muggybeing warm, damp, and close
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
lowhaving a small upward extension or elevation
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative