GRE Word List
PARCHED
deprived of natural moisture
The meaning of the word parched is deprived of natural moisture.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| casualty | a military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action |
| resort | one that affords aid or refuge : resource |
| celestial | of, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity |
| trite | hackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original |
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
| exalt | to raise in rank, power, or character |
| indecisive | marked by or prone to indecision : irresolute |
| rampant | rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended |
| avuncular | suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality |
| humor | that quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality |