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.

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terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
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craveto ask for earnestly : beg
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
preyan animal taken by a predator as food
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
gauchelacking social experience or grace
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