GRE Word List

PARCHED

deprived of natural moisture

The meaning of the word parched is deprived of natural moisture.

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WordMeaning
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
misapprehensionto apprehend wrongly : misunderstand
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
flinchto withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince
causticcapable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly