GRE Word List

SEAR

being dried and withered

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

Random words

WordMeaning
relapsethe act or an instance of backsliding, worsening, or subsiding
plasticitythe quality or state of being plastic
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
victualsfood usable by people
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
intersticea space that intervenes between things