desiccate
Pronunciation
Verb
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Quick answer
To remove almost all the moisture from something.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
dehydrate
dry out
Antonyms
moisten
Usage notes
Most familiar in the adjective "desiccated", often describing food or, figuratively, a lifeless argument.
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Which word fits the gap? "The desert sun quickly _____ the fallen leaves."
Answer: desiccate
In your own words, what does "desiccate" mean?
To remove almost all the moisture from something.
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