GRE Word List

BOTCH

an inflammatory sore

The meaning of the word botch is an inflammatory sore.

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WordMeaning
retainto keep in possession or use
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
jadedfatigued by overwork : exhausted
predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
mimicryan instance of mimicking
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive