copious-adj. plentiful or abundant

Example: She sat in the front row and took copious notes during the lecture.

My own: There were copious crops to last the village until spring.

 

desiccate- v. to dry out completely.  v. to suck out the vitality and passion

Example: The old sailor’s skin has desiccated from years of being out in the sun and the wind.

My own: The carrot was desiccated from being left in the sun for a month.

 

diatribe- n. a rant or angry speech denouncing someone or something

Example: He launched a bitter diatribe against the younger generation.

My own: The book includes a long diatribe against the government.

 

elicit- v. to provoke a response

 

Example: They were able to elicit the support of the public.

 

My own: Nobody was able to elicit a word from him.

 

 

Exonerate – v. to clear of charges of wrongdoing

 

Example: He was totally exonerated of any blame.

 

My own: The bus driver was exonerated from blame of causing the bus accident which injured 5 people.