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
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
paucitysmallness of number : fewness
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
discordlack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas)
revelrynoisy partying or merrymaking
whelpany of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog
obliqueneither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined
cerebrationto use the mind : think
inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence
plightto put or give in pledge : engage