shrivel
/ˈʃrɪvəl/
shriv · el
ˈʃrɪv · əl
English Definition
v. to become or make something dry and wrinkled
Significado en Español
marchitar, arrugar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
héo đi, nhăn nheo
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “shrivel”:
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A
bloom
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B
wither
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C
flourish
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D
thrive
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B — wither.
“shrivel” means v. to become or make something dry and wrinkled
Common questions about “shrivel”
What does “shrivel” mean?
shrivel — v. to become or make something dry and wrinkled. In Chinese: 枯萎，皱缩.
How do you pronounce “shrivel”?
shrivel is pronounced /ˈʃrɪvəl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: shriv · el.
Is “shrivel” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. shrivel appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
