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
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
compunctionanxiety arising from awareness of guilt
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
existentialof, relating to, or affirming existence
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
shamblesa meat market