GRE Word List
WIZENED
to become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality
The meaning of the word wizened is to become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reserve | to hold in reserve : keep back |
| hegemony | preponderant influence or authority over others : domination |
| cataract | a clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light |
| unilateral | done or undertaken by one person or party |
| bicameral | having, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| pyromaniac | a person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania |
| apparent | open to view : visible |
| tinge | a slight staining or suffusing shade or color |
| nondescript | belonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described |