GRE Word List
SHRIVEL
make or become shrunken and wrinkled (often by drying)
The meaning of the word shrivel is make or become shrunken and wrinkled (often by drying).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| discernible | distinguishable; perceivable; Ex. discernible improvement |
| penumbra | partial shadow (in an eclipse); CF. almost shadow |
| bust | piece of sculpture showing a person's head, shoulders, and upper chest; V: break up; arrest; Ex. crimebuster |
| ogle | look at amorously; make eyes at; Ex. old men ogling young girls |
| egoism | excessive interest in one's self; belief that one should be interested in one's self rather than in others; selfishness; ADJ. egoistic, egoistical |
| ablution | washing |
| plenary | (of power) complete; full; fully attended by all qualified members; Ex. plenary power |
| revert | relapse; backslide; turn back to; return to the former owner; N. reversion |
| incubus | burden; very worriying problem; mental care; nightmare; male devil; CF. succubus |
| grudge | deep feeling of dislike; Ex. grudge fight; V. |
