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
matrixsomething within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form
stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
doctrinairestubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations