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 |
|---|---|
| comeback | a sharp or witty reply : retort |
| pell-mell | in mingled confusion or disorder |
| scuffle | to struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion |
| solemnity | formal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event |
| smother | to kill by depriving of air |
| intractable | not easily governed, managed, or directed |
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| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |