GRE Word List

PARCHED

deprived of natural moisture

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

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thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
grandiosecharacterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
begetto procreate as the father : sire
aestheticof, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful
lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe