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 |
|---|---|
| braggadocio | empty boasting |
| stump | the basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed |
| feign | to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression |
| pinnacle | an upright architectural member generally ending in a small spire and used especially in Gothic construction to give weight especially to a buttress |
| irony | the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning |
| venue | locale |
| prelate | an ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank |
| addendum | a thing added : addition |
| vendetta | blood feud |
| momentum | a property (see property |