GRE Word List

DESICCATE

to dry up

The meaning of the word desiccate is to dry up.

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WordMeaning
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober