GRE Word List

DESICCATE

to dry up

The meaning of the word desiccate is to dry up.

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WordMeaning
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy
anachronisman error in chronology
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
insinuateto impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply
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baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks