GRE Word List

PARCHED

deprived of natural moisture

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

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acnea disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles
recountto relate in detail : narrate
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
reckoncount
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
salvagecompensation paid for saving a ship or its cargo from the perils of the sea or for the lives and property rescued in a wreck