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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pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
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sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty
guffawa loud or boisterous burst of laughter
rococorococo work or style
indignationanger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean