GRE Word List

DESICCATE

to dry up

The meaning of the word desiccate is to dry up.

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canterone who uses cant: such as
soothsayera person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator
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anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
checkeredmarked by alternating squares of different colors, shades, or materials
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers
exacerbateto make more violent, bitter, or severe