GRE Word List

PARCHED

deprived of natural moisture

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

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expiateto make amends for
composta mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
recitala detailed account : enumeration
prosperousauspicious
macabrehaving death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death
barda tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious