GRE Word List
BLOTCH
spot; blot; CF. blot+botch
The meaning of the word blotch is spot; blot; CF. blot+botch.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| philanthropist | lover of mankind; doer of good; N. philanthropy |
| purveyor | furnisher of foodstuffs; caterer; V. purvey: supply (eg. food); furnish; CF. provide |
| concave | hollow; curved inwards; OP. convex |
| peroration | conclusion of an oration; perorating; V. perorate: conclude a speech; speak at great length |
| filial | pertaining to or befitting a son or daughter; Ex. filial respect |
| sleazy | shabby and dirty; flimsy; insubstantial; Ex. sleazy back-street hotel/fabric |
| countenance | approve; support; tolerate; Ex. countenance his rude behavior; N: face; appearance |
| optional | not compulsory; left to one's choice; N. option: act of choosing; choice; freedom or power to choose; something available as a choice; Ex. have no option; Ex. two options |
| libel | defamatory written statement; act of writing something that smears a person's character; V. ADJ. libelous |
| resolution | determination; resoluteness; ADJ. resolute: firm or determined in purpose |
