GRE Word List
PARCHED
deprived of natural moisture
The meaning of the word parched is deprived of natural moisture.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ram | a male sheep |
| shear | to cut off the hair from |
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| nominal | of, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction |
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| indecision | a wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution |
| pith | a usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage |
| rummage | to make a thorough search or investigation |
| enfranchise | to set free (as from slavery) |
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