GRE Word List

PARCHED

deprived of natural moisture

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

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WordMeaning
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
oddsthe probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
raspto rub with something rough
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
discretionindividual choice or judgment
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless