GRE Word List

ASKANCE

with disapproval or distrust : scornfully

The meaning of the word askance is with disapproval or distrust : scornfully.

Random words

WordMeaning
veracioustruthful
feasiblecapable of being done or carried out
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument
beelinea straight direct course
slakesubside
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
unmitigatednot lessened : unrelieved