GRE Word List

DWINDLE

to become steadily less : shrink

The meaning of the word dwindle is to become steadily less : shrink.

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WordMeaning
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
saboteurone that practices sabotage
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
irreverencelack of reverence
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
prescienceforeknowledge of events: