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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withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
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unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber
smudgeto make a smudge on
etherealof or relating to the regions beyond the earth
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
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inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on