GRE Word List

PARCHED

deprived of natural moisture

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

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WordMeaning
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
sanguinarybloodthirsty
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
mercantileof or relating to merchants or trading
pinnaclean upright architectural member generally ending in a small spire and used especially in Gothic construction to give weight especially to a buttress
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
derangedmentally unsound : crazy
omnivorousfeeding on both animal and vegetable substances