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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tarantula | any of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food |
| detached | standing by itself : separate |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| infirmity | the quality or state of being infirm |
| restive | stubbornly resisting control : balky |
| criteria | a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based |
| uniformity | the quality or state of being uniform |
| leaven | a substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid |
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
| propitiate | to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease |