GRE Word List

SEAR

being dried and withered

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

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defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
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dissensiondisagreement
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recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
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discretionindividual choice or judgment