GRE Word List
PARCHED
deprived of natural moisture
The meaning of the word parched is deprived of natural moisture.
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|---|---|
| impertinent | given to or characterized by insolent rudeness |
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| galvanize | to subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically |
| funereal | of or relating to a funeral |
| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
| defeatist | an attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat |
| misconstrue | to interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret |
| cornice | the molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration |
| apparition | an unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon |
| resolve | to deal with successfully : clear up |