GRE Word List

PARCHED

deprived of natural moisture

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

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inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
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precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
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