GRE Word List

CRABBED

marked by a forbidding moroseness

The meaning of the word crabbed is marked by a forbidding moroseness.

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WordMeaning
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
repastsomething taken as food : meal
superannuatedoutmoded
penchanta strong and continued inclination
gentilitythe condition of belonging to the gentry
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
creeda brief authoritative formula of religious belief
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end