GRE Word List

PARCHED

deprived of natural moisture

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

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WordMeaning
impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced
historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history
interiman intervening time : interval
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
bucolicof or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral
eventualcontingent