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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WordMeaning
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
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stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense
preternaturalexisting outside of nature
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
dismissto permit or cause to leave
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