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Des­ic­cate

[DEH-suh-kayt]

desiccate in the desert
Hint 1.

Desiccation can easily occur in the desert.

Hint 2. Example sentence:

"His scathing wit and razor-sharp retorts were like relentless desert winds, ceaselessly blowing over his opponents' arguments, gradually desiccating their confidence and leaving them parched for a response."

What is the best definition of desiccate?

A.

To burn, or to ruin


B.

To crush or pulverize


C.

To belittle and make small


D.

To dry out, or to drain of vitality


Hint 1.

Desiccation can easily occur in the desert.

Hint 2. Example sentence:

"His scathing wit and razor-sharp retorts were like relentless desert winds, ceaselessly blowing over his opponents' arguments, gradually desiccating their confidence and leaving them parched for a response."

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