GRE Word List

PARCHED

deprived of natural moisture

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

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WordMeaning
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment
stridentcharacterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound
influxa coming in
propheticof, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy