GRE Word List

PARCHED

deprived of natural moisture

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

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eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
mausoleuma large tomb
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
phariseea member of a Jewish sect of the intertestamental period noted for strict observance of rites and ceremonies of the written law and for insistence on the validity of their own oral traditions concerning the law
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gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
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