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 |
|---|---|
| titular | having the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| dull | tedious |
| irrevocable | not possible to revoke : unalterable |
| sallow | any of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark |
| frock | an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit |
| drudge | to do hard, menial, or monotonous work |
| facilitate | to make easier : help bring about |
| canine | a conical pointed tooth |
| distrait | apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted |