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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WordMeaning
sinewyfull of sinews: such as
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
grudgingunwilling
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
formalitycompliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
stocka store or supply accumulated or available
appriseto give notice to : tell
blareto sound loud and strident
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals