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 |
|---|---|
| incontrovertible | not open to question : indisputable |
| complaisant | marked by an inclination to please or oblige |
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| verbiage | a profusion of words usually of little or obscure content |
| spawn | to deposit or fertilize spawn |
| appellation | an identifying name or title : designation |
| abortive | prematurely born |
| elixir | a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |