GRE Word List

PARCHED

deprived of natural moisture

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

Random words

WordMeaning
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
yena strong desire or propensity
carnalrelating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
pinnaclean upright architectural member generally ending in a small spire and used especially in Gothic construction to give weight especially to a buttress
penetrateto pass into or through
pristinebelonging to the earliest period or state : original