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

WordMeaning
uniquebeing the only one : sole
obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
suturea strand or fiber used to sew parts of the living body
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
nubileof marriageable condition or age
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
desiccateto dry up
variegatedhaving discrete markings of different colors