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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leewayan allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
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subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
diademcrown
lassitudea condition of weariness or debility : fatigue
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully