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
subjectiveof, relating to, or constituting a subject: such as
gourmandone who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
ovationa ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
rileto make agitated and angry : upset
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment