GRE Word List
PARCHED
deprived of natural moisture
The meaning of the word parched is deprived of natural moisture.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| blandishment | something that tends to coax or cajole : allurement |
| brunt | the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack) |
| pandemonium | a wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people) |
| indeterminate | not definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague |
| unsightly | not pleasing to the sight : not comely |
| foible | the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point |
| maverick | an unbranded range animal |
| inept | generally incompetent : bungling |
| phoenix | a legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |