GRE Word List

PARCHED

deprived of natural moisture

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

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WordMeaning
crypta chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground
lucremonetary gain : profit
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
psychicof or relating to the psyche : psychogenic
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
cachea hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements
caliberdegree of mental capacity or moral quality
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action