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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pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
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rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
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