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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vent | to provide with a vent |
| dispel | to drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate |
| gratify | to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to |
| abase | to lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem |
| protege | one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence |
| academic | of, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning |
| petulant | insolent or rude in speech or behavior |
| turncoat | one who switches to an opposing side or party |
| gingerly | very cautious or careful |
| theocracy | government of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided |