GRE Word List
PARCHED
deprived of natural moisture
The meaning of the word parched is deprived of natural moisture.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| absolve | to set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt |
| reverend | worthy of reverence : revered |
| careen | to put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull |
| patrician | a member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome |
| graze | to feed on growing herbage, attached algae, or phytoplankton |
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| prelude | an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter |
| institution | an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character |
| prosody | the study of versification |
| madrigal | a medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form |