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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prolongto lengthen in time : continue
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inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
astronomicalof or relating to astronomy
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
iniquitouscharacterized by iniquity
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details