GRE Word List
WAN
suggestive of poor health : sickly
The meaning of the word wan is suggestive of poor health : sickly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rendezvous | a place appointed for assembling or meeting |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
| protagonist | the principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story) |
| recourse | a turning to someone or something for help or protection |
| plane | airplane |
| deprecate | to express disapproval of |
| renounce | to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration |
| acidulous | somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner |