GRE Word List

PARCHED

deprived of natural moisture

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

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recessthe action of receding : recession
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levityexcessive or unseemly frivolity
monetaryof or relating to money or to the mechanisms by which it is supplied to and circulates in the economy
squashto press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush
scavengeto remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed