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
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
nipto catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch
belieto give a false impression of
impecunioushaving very little or no money usually habitually : penniless
fluencythe quality or state of being fluent
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
endueprovide