GRE Word List
ASKANCE
with disapproval or distrust : scornfully
The meaning of the word askance is with disapproval or distrust : scornfully.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lofty | elevated in character and spirit : noble |
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| authoritarian | of, relating to, or favoring blind submission to authority |
| conglomerate | made up of parts from various sources or of various kinds |
| shimmer | to shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer |
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| gratify | to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to |
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