GRE Word List
PARCHED
deprived of natural moisture
The meaning of the word parched is deprived of natural moisture.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| partition | the action of parting : the state of being parted : division |
| snub | to check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke |
| cringe | to recoil in distaste |
| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
| ameliorate | to make better or more tolerable |
| parish | the ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor |
| psychopathic | of, relating to, or characterized by psychopathy |
| egotistical | characterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance |
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| ductile | capable of being drawn out (see draw |