GRE Word List

COUNTENANCE

look

The meaning of the word countenance is look.

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WordMeaning
pertsaucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
reprimanda severe or formal reproof
asteroidany of the small rocky celestial bodies found especially between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
inamorataa woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty