GRE Word List

BOTCH

an inflammatory sore

The meaning of the word botch is an inflammatory sore.

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WordMeaning
provenanceorigin
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
salvagecompensation paid for saving a ship or its cargo from the perils of the sea or for the lives and property rescued in a wreck
leave-takingdeparture
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
deploreto feel or express grief for
drudgerydull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor