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 |
|---|---|
| propound | to offer for discussion or consideration |
| girth | a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back |
| subpoena | a writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure |
| cornucopia | a curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance |
| degradation | the act or process of degrading |
| engross | to copy or write in a large hand |
| gratis | without charge or recompense : free |
| permissive | granted on sufferance : tolerated |
| libretto | the text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater |
| kudos | praise given for achievement |