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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WordMeaning
kismetfate
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
anointto smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
headlongheadfirst
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance