Meaning of 'parched'

[Guest]

Test No. incompl/advan-52 "Bones", question 1

I hung the washing out only two hours ago but it is already bone ......... thanks to the hot sunshine.

(a) parched
(b) dry
(c) clear
(d) dried

Test No. incompl/advan-52 "Bones", answer 1

I hung the washing out only two hours ago but it is already bone dry thanks to the hot sunshine.

Correct answer: (b) dry
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what is a meaning of parched

[Alan]

This is used of plants/leaves/vegetation that has dried up through lack of water.
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