GRE Word List

MORIBUND

being in the state of dying : approaching death

The meaning of the word moribund is being in the state of dying : approaching death.

Random words

WordMeaning
overtopen to view : manifest
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
assayto analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off