GRE Word List

MOROSE

having a sullen and gloomy disposition

The meaning of the word morose is having a sullen and gloomy disposition.

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WordMeaning
antagonismopposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
noosea loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
pento shut in or as if in a pen
appurtenancesaccessory objects
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
celibateof, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:
unilateraldone or undertaken by one person or party
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter