Desiccate is a verb meaning to dry up or become dried up or to preserve by drying or to drain of emotional or intellectual vitality.
The forecast of a week of sunshine and warm temperatures should desiccate the overly saturated ground.
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February 15, 2014
Lotus-eater is a noun meaning a person who indulges in idle daydreaming or leads a life of luxurious ease, instead of dealing with practical matters.
Lady Charlotte was born into a well-established, wealthy family and had no desire to give up her status as a lotus-eater to join the real world.
February 14, 2014
Gambol is a verb meaning to skip about in play; frisk, frolic.
Today is a day where some people will be gamboling about in bed.
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