GRE Word List
PARCHED
deprived of natural moisture
The meaning of the word parched is deprived of natural moisture.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| attenuate | to lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken |
| assail | to attack violently : assault |
| unwieldy | not easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome |
| natation | the action or art of swimming |
| indelible | that cannot be removed, washed away, or erased |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| concoct | to prepare by combining raw materials |
| embezzlement | to appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use |
| blackball | to vote against |
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |