GRE Word List
WANE
to decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle
The meaning of the word wane is to decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| propriety | the quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness |
| veracity | conformity with truth or fact : accuracy |
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