GRE Word List

ZANY

very eccentric (see eccentric

The meaning of the word zany is very eccentric (see eccentric.

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WordMeaning
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
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spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
trampto walk, tread, or step especially heavily
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
salvagecompensation paid for saving a ship or its cargo from the perils of the sea or for the lives and property rescued in a wreck