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 |
|---|---|
| circumlocution | the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea |
| peevish | querulous in temperament or mood : fretful |
| megalomania | a mania (see mania |
| finesse | refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture |
| benediction | the invocation (see invocation |
| bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |
| surrogate | one appointed to act in place of another : deputy |
| significant | having meaning |
| covert | not openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled |
| defrock | to deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office |