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 |
|---|---|
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| unfetter | to free from fetters |
| acute | characterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset |
| pulpit | an elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service |
| pique | to excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff |
| squat | to cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground |
| goad | to incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad |
| homespun | spun or made at home |
| harass | exhaust |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |