GRE Word List

DESICCATE

to dry up

The meaning of the word desiccate is to dry up.

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WordMeaning
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
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choreographythe art of symbolically representing dancing
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
aspirantone who aspires
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apprehendarrest
verbatimin the exact words : word for word