GRE Word List
PARCHED
deprived of natural moisture
The meaning of the word parched is deprived of natural moisture.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| furor | an angry or maniacal fit : rage |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| hallucination | a sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine) |
| herald | an official at a tournament of arms (see arm |
| clasp | a device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together |
| oblivious | lacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention |
| shangri-la | a remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| incredulous | unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical |
| balk | to refuse abruptly |