wither
/ˈwɪðər/
with · er
ˈwɪð · ər
English Definition
v. shrivel; decay; fade
Significado en Español
marchitarse
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khô héo, suy yếu
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
wither (wither, Old English) → wither, decay.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “wither” as used in the sentence: “The garden plants began to wither under the relentless summer heat.”
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A
bloom
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B
flourish
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C
shrivel
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D
expand
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C — shrivel.
“wither” means v. shrivel; decay; fade
Common questions about “wither”
What does “wither” mean?
wither — v. shrivel; decay; fade. In Chinese: 枯萎；衰弱.
How do you pronounce “wither”?
wither is pronounced /ˈwɪðər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: with · er.
Is “wither” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. wither appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “wither”?
wither (wither, Old English) → wither, decay.
