GRE Word List

PARCHED

deprived of natural moisture

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

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WordMeaning
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
venisonthe edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
wrongheadedstubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles