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 |
|---|---|
| fecundity | fruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific |
| compulsory | mandatory |
| relapse | the act or an instance of backsliding, worsening, or subsiding |
| emasculate | to deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken |
| podium | a low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as |
| exhilarating | causing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling |
| impenetrable | incapable of being penetrated or pierced |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| vicarious | experienced or realized through imaginative or sympathetic participation in the experience of another |
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |