枯れる【かれる】
to wither (of a plant), to be blasted, to die, to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
枯渇【こかつ】
drying up, running dry, running out, being exhausted, being drained
枯死【こし】
withering, dying
木枯らし【こがらし】
cold wintry wind
枯れ木【かれき】
dead tree, withered tree, leafless tree, bare tree
栄枯【えいこ】
vicissitudes, ups and downs