GRE Word List

SEAR

being dried and withered

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

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WordMeaning
coevalof the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
banea source of harm or ruin : curse
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers