Arid vs. Parched — What's the Difference?

A region is arid when it is characterized by a severe lack of available water, to the extent of hindering or preventing the growth and development of plant and animal life. Environments subject to arid climates tend to lack vegetation and are called xeric or desertic.

Parched is a 2015 Indian drama film written and directed by Leena Yadav and produced by Ajay Devgan under his banner Ajay Devgn FFilms. It premiered at the Special Presentations section of the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival.

Lacking moisture, especially having insufficient rainfall to support trees or woody plants

Dried out from extreme heat

Lacking interest or feeling; lifeless and dull

Roasted or dried

Very dry.

Very thirsty

Describing a very dry climate. Typically defined as less than 25 cm or 10 inches of rainfall annually.

Dry.

(figurative) Devoid of value.

Very thirsty.

Exhausted of moisture; parched with heat; dry; barren.

Simple past tense and past participle of parch

Lacking sufficient water or rainfall;

Dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight;

Lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless;

Toasted or roasted slightly;