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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| personable | pleasant or amiable in person : attractive |
| ruddy | having a healthy reddish color |
| descry | to catch sight of |
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| inured | to accustom to accept something undesirable |