GRE Word List
PARCHED
deprived of natural moisture
The meaning of the word parched is deprived of natural moisture.
Random words
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| perquisite | a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages |
| sanctimonious | hypocritically pious or devout |
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| detached | standing by itself : separate |
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| predetermine | foreordain |
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