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 |
|---|---|
| credulity | readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence |
| discrepancy | the quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance |
| deserts | arid land with usually sparse vegetation |
| natty | trimly neat and tidy : smart |
| parish | the ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor |
| vigor | active bodily or mental strength or force |
| high-flown | exceedingly or excessively high or favorable |
| prelate | an ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank |
| apprehend | arrest |
| chary | discreetly cautious: such as |