GRE Word List
PARCHED
deprived of natural moisture
The meaning of the word parched is deprived of natural moisture.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| diverge | to move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart |
| holster | a leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle |
| repress | to check by or as if by pressure : curb |
| herbivorous | feeding on plants |
| malady | a disease or disorder of the animal body |
| gruel | a thin porridge |
| penology | a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders |
| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |
| novelty | something new or unusual |
| ostracize | to exile by ostracism |