GRE Word List
SHRIVEL
to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
The meaning of the word shrivel is to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rank | relative standing or position |
| significant | having meaning |
| renown | a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame |
| prodigal | characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| precise | exactly or sharply defined or stated |
| septic | of, relating to, or causing putrefaction |
| congruent | congruous |
| mordant | biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive |
| hypocritical | characterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy |