GRE Word List
PARCHED
deprived of natural moisture
The meaning of the word parched is deprived of natural moisture.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| remorse | a gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach |
| disparity | a noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity |
| paroxysm | a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion |
| illicit | not permitted : unlawful |
| diorama | a scenic representation in which a partly translucent painting is seen from a distance through an opening |
| porridge | a soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick |
| explicit | fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent |
| peccadillo | a slight offense |
| aplomb | complete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise |
| buttress | a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building |