GRE Word List
LANGUISH
to be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
The meaning of the word languish is to be or become feeble, weak, or enervated.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
| stem | the main trunk of a plant |
| protrude | to jut out from the surrounding surface or context |
| sluice | an artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow |
| erode | to diminish or destroy by degrees: |
| swear | to utter or take solemnly (an oath) |
| anodyne | serving to alleviate pain |
| demerit | offense |
| rant | to talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner |
| cursory | rapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty |