GRE Word List
SEAR
being dried and withered
The meaning of the word sear is being dried and withered.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| sonorous | producing sound (as when struck) |
| harrowing | acutely distressing or painful |
| concave | hollowed or rounded inward like the inside of a bowl |
| meretricious | of or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution |
| vanguard | the forefront of an action or movement |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| requite | to make return for : repay |
| academic | of, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning |
| yen | a strong desire or propensity |