GRE Word List
DWINDLE
to become steadily less : shrink
The meaning of the word dwindle is to become steadily less : shrink.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| marrow | bone marrow |
| stifle | to withhold from circulation or expression |
| taper | to become progressively smaller toward one end |
| timorous | of a timid disposition : fearful |
| entourage | one's attendants or associates |
| filibuster | an irregular military adventurer |
| dogmatic | characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts |
| archaic | having the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses |
| demolition | the act of demolishing |
| crone | a cruel or ugly old woman |