GRE Word List

PARCHED

deprived of natural moisture

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

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rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
fugitiverunning away or intending flight
lecterna stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
roseateresembling a rose especially in color
jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
marginthe part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter
deportto send out of the country by legal deportation