GRE Word List

SCOWL

to contract the brow in an expression of displeasure

The meaning of the word scowl is to contract the brow in an expression of displeasure.

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WordMeaning
analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
catholicroman catholic
uniquebeing the only one : sole
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
disinterto take out of the grave or tomb
insouciantlighthearted unconcern : nonchalance
irrepressibleimpossible to repress, restrain, or control