GRE Word List

PARCHED

deprived of natural moisture

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

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WordMeaning
rapturean expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion
seduceto persuade to disobedience or disloyalty
prognosticateto foretell from signs or symptoms : predict
patoisa dialect other than the standard or literary dialect
epicureone with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
volitionthe power of choosing or determining : will
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome
expungeto strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host