GRE Word List

PARCHED

deprived of natural moisture

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

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WordMeaning
odoroushaving an odor: such as
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
dormantrepresented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
nicetythe quality or state of being nice