GRE Word List

SEAR

being dried and withered

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

Random words

WordMeaning
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
sharda piece or fragment of a brittle substance
prosaiccharacteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
appropriateespecially suitable or compatible : fitting
braggadocioempty boasting