GRE Word List
BOTCH
an inflammatory sore
The meaning of the word botch is an inflammatory sore.
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| fissure | a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting |
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| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |
| pall | to lose strength or effectiveness |
| obsequious | marked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness |
| pucker | to become wrinkled or constricted |
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| apolitical | having no interest or involvement in political affairs |
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| philistine | a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia |