GRE Word List

PARCHED

deprived of natural moisture

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

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WordMeaning
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
obtusenot pointed or acute : blunt
bitinghaving the power to bite
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
impregnableincapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable