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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| strew | to spread by scattering |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| drudgery | dull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor |
| scrupulous | having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper |
| minion | a servile dependent, follower, or underling |
| gusty | the sensation of taste |
| apotheosis | the perfect form or example of something : quintessence |