GRE Word List
PARCHED
deprived of natural moisture
The meaning of the word parched is deprived of natural moisture.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| geriatrics | a branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people |
| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |
| pallet | a straw-filled tick or mattress |
| entourage | one's attendants or associates |
| seep | to flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze |
| negligence | the quality or state of being negligent |
| garbled | made unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up |
| baffle | to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert |
| unctuous | having, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality |
| amicable | characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable |