GRE Word List

PARCHED

deprived of natural moisture

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

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WordMeaning
maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
gruela thin porridge
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
crinkleto form many short bends or ripples
mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
prongfork
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil