GRE Word List

DESICCATE

to dry up

The meaning of the word desiccate is to dry up.

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addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
submissivesubmitting to others
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
draftthe act of drawing or pulling in a net
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
migrantone that migrates: such as
askewout of line : at an angle
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent