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.

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WordMeaning
distantseparated in space : away
decimateto select by lot and kill every tenth man of
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
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recipientone that receives : receiver
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slaughterthe act of killing
perfidiousof, relating to, or characterized by perfidy