GRE Word List

PARCHED

deprived of natural moisture

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

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WordMeaning
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
anticlimaxthe usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea
schemea plan or program of action
unearthto dig up out of or as if out of the earth : exhume
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
cataclysmflood
compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid