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 |
|---|---|
| providence | divine guidance or care |
| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |
| prevalent | generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread |
| disconsolate | cheerless |
| absolute | free from imperfection : perfect |
| bait | to persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks |
| luxuriant | yielding abundantly : fertile |
| gambit | a chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| equestrian | of, relating to, or featuring horseback riding |