GRE Word List

PARCHED

deprived of natural moisture

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

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WordMeaning
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division
snubto check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke
cringeto recoil in distaste
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
ameliorateto make better or more tolerable
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
psychopathicof, relating to, or characterized by psychopathy
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw