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parched
01
extremely thirsty or in need of liquid refreshment
Examples
After spending hours in the hot sun, he felt parched and desperately needed a drink of water.
The air conditioning broke down, leaving the office feeling hot and stuffy, and everyone felt parched by the afternoon.
02
extremely dry, often due to heat or lack of moisture
Examples
The parched ground cracked under the intense sun.
The parched fields were in dire need of rain.
03
toasted or roasted slightly
Parched
01
a simple bookkeeping system; transactions are entered in only one account
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