GRE Word List

PARCHED

deprived of natural moisture

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

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WordMeaning
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
obsidiana dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava
desperadoa bold or violent criminal
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
deploreto feel or express grief for
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
niggletrifle