desiccated
Adjective
Hard difficulty
What does “desiccated” mean?
adjective.lacking interest, passion, or energy; dried out.
SAT Usage
this term often appears in passages related to literature, science, or discussions of vitality and enthusiasm. It emphasizes a complete lack of vitality or engagement, suggesting not only dryness in a literal sense but also a metaphorical barrenness in ideas or emotions, distinguishing it from similar words like "mundane," which indicates dullness without the connotation of being drained or lifeless.
Common Confusions
Desiccated implies a complete lack of vitality or engagement, while mundane usually suggests dullness without the connotation of being drained or lifeless.
Do not choose desiccated if the context emphasizes liveliness or enthusiasm rather than lacking interest, passion, or energy.
Example Sentences
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The desiccated landscape stretched as far as the eye could see.