GRE Word List

PARCHED

deprived of natural moisture

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

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capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
urgentcalling for immediate attention : pressing
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered