GRE Word List

SEAR

being dried and withered

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

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WordMeaning
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
abhorto regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
reproachan expression of rebuke or disapproval
drasticacting rapidly or violently
outlawa person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law
impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced