2026 · Q67
Directions : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given words from the options provided and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Desiccate:
EnglishOne Word Substitution
- ATo remove salt from diet
- BTo chop into little shards
- CTo dry out items of consumption
- DTo slice vegetables thinly
Explanation
"Desiccate" (Latin desiccare, to dry up) means to dry out thoroughly, especially food for preservation — as in desiccated coconut. Option (C) is correct. Option (D) describes slicing, not drying, and (A) confuses it with de-salting.