GRE Word List

WITHER

to become dry and sapless

The meaning of the word wither is to become dry and sapless.

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WordMeaning
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
dyspepticindigestion
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
eccentricitythe quality or state of being eccentric
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
vampirethe reanimated body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of persons asleep
drudgerydull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor
laxloose
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner