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
naivetea naive remark or action
waneto decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle
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hierarchya division of angels
nethersituated down or below : lower
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule