GRE Word List

GRIMACE

a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain

The meaning of the word grimace is a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain.

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WordMeaning
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
resilientcharacterized or marked by resilience: such as
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness
vintnera wine merchant
jovialcharacterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
exhaleto rise or be given off as vapor
caninea conical pointed tooth