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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sonneta fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of 14 lines that are typically 5-foot iambics rhyming according to a prescribed scheme
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
cloyingdisgusting or distasteful by reason of excess
foiblethe part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point
incontinentnot continent: such as
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
truculencethe quality or state of being truculent