GRE Word List

PARCHED

deprived of natural moisture

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

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usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
anarchyabsence of government
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
quandarya state of perplexity or doubt
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
whittlea large knife