tS=Unfortunately, the grand, monarchic manner, which came so naturally to de Gaulle, became sadly stiff and <b>desiccated</b> when replicated by Mitterrand.<br><br>I couldn't help noticing that the Duke was wearing a favourite pair of shoes, the high sheen just failing to conceal the <b>desiccated</b> and cracked leather. &tQ=To <b>desiccate</b> means: &tC=to dull|to dry|to break down|to lack energy|to be overshadowed &cC=2&fB=To <b>dessicate</b> means to dry thoroughly, to dry up, to dehydrate. <b>Desiccate</b> is pronounced DEHS-ih-kayt.
