GRE Word List

SEAR

being dried and withered

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

Random words

WordMeaning
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
dourstern
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
drudgeto do hard, menial, or monotonous work
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
definitiveserving to provide a final solution or to end a situation
mundaneof, relating to, or characteristic of the world
encircleto form a circle around : surround
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion