GRE Word List
BLANCH
to take the color out of
The meaning of the word blanch is to take the color out of.
Random words
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|---|---|
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| affinity | relationship by marriage |
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| hideous | offensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly |
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| fervid | very hot : burning |
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| porous | possessing or full of pores |
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