GRE Word List

PARCHED

deprived of natural moisture

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

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extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
warrantya real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title
couriermessenger
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
waketo be or remain awake
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
elatedmarked by high spirits : exultant
feintsomething feigned