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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| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| prodigal | characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish |
| sadistic | of, relating to, or characterized by sadism |
| tint | a usually slight or pale coloration : hue |
| paradox | one (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases |
| import | to bring from a foreign or external source: such as |
| flippant | lacking proper respect or seriousness |
| egregious | conspicuous |
| laud | praise |
| coda | a concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure |