GRE Word List

PARCHED

deprived of natural moisture

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

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WordMeaning
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
jingoistextreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy
sleightdeceitful craftiness
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
bedraggleto wet thoroughly
primordialfirst created or developed : primeval
smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke
scurriloususing or given to coarse language
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon