GRE Word List

DESICCATE

to dry up

The meaning of the word desiccate is to dry up.

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WordMeaning
nethersituated down or below : lower
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
privationan act or instance of depriving : deprivation
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
savoryhaving savor: such as
gregarioustending to associate with others of one's kind : social
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness