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

WordMeaning
deviateto stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic
vitreousresembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
panegyrica eulogistic oration or writing
sparenot being used
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
partialitythe quality or state of being partial : bias
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple