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
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
reparteea quick and witty reply
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
intelligentsiaintellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder
seismicof, subject to, or caused by an earthquake
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing