GRE Word List
PARCHED
deprived of natural moisture
The meaning of the word parched is deprived of natural moisture.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| restraint | an act of restraining : the state of being restrained |
| dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |
| metaphor | a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money) |
| aversion | a feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it |
| fashion | the prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time |
| diminution | the act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease |
| draconian | of, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him |
| resumption | an act or instance of resuming : recommencement |
| concur | to express agreement |
| problematic | posing a problem : difficult to solve or decide |