GRE Word List
WITHER
to become dry and sapless
The meaning of the word wither is to become dry and sapless.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tract | a system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function |
| wry | twist |
| tangential | touching lightly : incidental |
| repartee | a quick and witty reply |
| despondent | feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression |
| incrustation | a crust or hard coating |
| check | to inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively |
| infest | to spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
| frieze | a heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface |