GRE Word List

DESICCATE

to dry up

The meaning of the word desiccate is to dry up.

Random words

WordMeaning
collectedgathered together
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
commemorativeintended as a commemoration
stringenttight
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
depleteto empty of a principal substance
juncturea point of time