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 |
|---|---|
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| sibylline | any of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy) |
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| mollify | to soothe in temper or disposition : appease |
| regimen | a systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient |
| courier | messenger |
| minatory | having a menacing quality |
| flagrant | conspicuously offensive |
| slur | an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion |