GRE Word List
PARCHED
deprived of natural moisture
The meaning of the word parched is deprived of natural moisture.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sobriety | the quality or state of being sober |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |
| fumble | to grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly |
| demoniac | possessed or influenced by a demon |
| shirk | to go stealthily : sneak |
| equestrian | of, relating to, or featuring horseback riding |
| aria | air |
| mural | of, relating to, or resembling a wall |
| litter | a covered and curtained couch provided with shafts and used for carrying a single passenger |