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.

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mediumsomething in a middle position
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
narcissistan individual showing symptoms of or affected by narcissism: such as
utopiaa place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
grovelto creep with the face to the ground : crawl
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
wadeto step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air