weary
/ˈwiːɹi/
Group 5Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Feeling or showing tiredness; reluctant to see more of GRE
Example in Context
Voters, weary of partisan gridlock, turned out in record numbers to support candidates who promised bipartisan cooperation.
Synonyms
tiredexhaustedfatigued
Etymology
Feeling tired and reluctant — a state of exhaustion.
- wær (Old English) — tired
Memory Aid
😩Sounds like “weary”
A WEARY sloth that’s so tired it’s literally fallen asleep standing up!
Visual Association
😴A person dozing off in a chair, struggling to keep their eyes open during a long meeting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “weary” mean on the GRE?
weary (adjective) means “Feeling or showing tiredness; reluctant to see more of”. Voters, weary of partisan gridlock, turned out in record numbers to support candidates who promised bipartisan cooperation.
How to remember “weary” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “weary” sounds like “weary”. A WEARY sloth that’s so tired it’s literally fallen asleep standing up!
What are synonyms for “weary”?
Common synonyms: tired, exhausted, fatigued.