GRE Word List

DESICCATE

to dry up

The meaning of the word desiccate is to dry up.

Random words

WordMeaning
airyof or relating to air : atmospheric
traverseto go or travel across or over
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
ejaculationan act of ejaculating
mausoleuma large tomb
applicationan act of applying:
flutedhaving or marked by grooves
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements