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 |
|---|---|
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| unwarranted | lacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified |
| arbitrary | existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will |
| overturn | to cause to turn over : upset |
| denigrate | to attack the reputation of : defame |
| fallible | liable to be erroneous |
| archives | a place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved |
| redoubtable | causing fear or alarm : formidable |
| disclaim | to make a disclaimer |