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
deltathe 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
acmethe highest point or stage
censora person who supervises conduct and morals: such as
waxa substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax
muggybeing warm, damp, and close
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony
mendicantbeggar