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 |
|---|---|
| cache | a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements |
| forswear | to make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath |
| terse | using few words : devoid of superfluity |
| idiom | an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way) |
| truncate | to shorten by or as if by cutting off |
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| charisma | a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader) |
| enmity | positive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will |
| indoctrinate | to imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |