GRE Word List

PARCHED

deprived of natural moisture

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

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pulsethe regular expansion of an artery caused by the ejection of blood into the arterial system by the contractions of the heart
figurea number symbol : numeral
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
ineluctablenot to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable
stenchstink
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
reparationa repairing or keeping in repair
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension