GRE Word List

PARCHED

deprived of natural moisture

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

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WordMeaning
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
construeto analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part)
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
congenitalexisting at or dating from birth
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
profoundhaving intellectual depth and insight
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
riddlea mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum