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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prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
schismdivision
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
spruceto make spruce
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action
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