GRE Word List

SEAR

being dried and withered

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

Random words

WordMeaning
haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness
milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
inanimatenot animate:
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
odysseya long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune
prizesomething offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension