GRE Word List

PARCHED

deprived of natural moisture

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

Random words

WordMeaning
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
gadflyany of various flies (such as a horsefly, botfly, or warble fly) that bite or annoy livestock
ineluctablenot to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
parleyto speak with another : confer
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
championa winner of first prize or first place in competition
scabbarda sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet
elixira substance held capable of changing base metals into gold