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 |
|---|---|
| prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |
| ovoid | resembling an egg in shape : ovate |
| adulation | extreme or excessive admiration or flattery |
| suppress | to put down by authority or force : subdue |
| vivisection | the cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation |
| elucidate | to make lucid especially by explanation or analysis |
| avantgarde | group of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard |
| rebate | to reduce the force or activity of : diminish |
| obtrude | to thrust out : extrude |
| gamely | a physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other |