GRE Word List
SEAR
being dried and withered
The meaning of the word sear is being dried and withered.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ethnic | of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background |
| controvert | to dispute or oppose by reasoning |
| rancid | having an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition |
| revert | to come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject) |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| contusion | injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise |
| violate | break |
| foible | the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point |
| venue | locale |
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