GRE Word List
DESERTS
arid land with usually sparse vegetation
The meaning of the word deserts is arid land with usually sparse vegetation.
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|---|---|
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| defrock | to deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office |
| effigy | an image or representation especially of a person |
| prelate | an ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank |
| madrigal | a medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form |
| brag | a pompous or boastful statement |
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