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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fraughtfull of or accompanied by something specified
besiegeto surround with armed forces
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
unerringlycommitting no error : faultless
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
undertakerone who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific
lacklusterlacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull
suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions