GRE Word List
SEAR
being dried and withered
The meaning of the word sear is being dried and withered.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| respite | a period of temporary delay |
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| fluctuate | to shift back and forth uncertainly |
| brunt | the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack) |
| address | to mark directions for delivery on |
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| impalpable | incapable of being felt by touch : intangible |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| rare | seldom occurring or found : uncommon |
| enumerate | to ascertain the number of : count |