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 |
|---|---|
| strangle | to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle |
| dilettante | a person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler |
| generate | to bring into existence: such as |
| archetype | the original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype |
| implement | a device used in the performance of a task : tool |
| pachyderm | any of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin |
| idyllic | pleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity |
| pastoral | of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen |
| smother | to kill by depriving of air |
| tureen | a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served |