GRE Word List

SEAR

being dried and withered

The meaning of the word sear is being dried and withered.

Random words

WordMeaning
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
lowhaving a small upward extension or elevation
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
integrateto form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole : unite
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority
arbitera person with power to decide a dispute : judge