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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sleekslick
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
stocka store or supply accumulated or available
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
disingenuouslacking in candor
depleteto empty of a principal substance
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