GRE Word List

BOTCH

an inflammatory sore

The meaning of the word botch is an inflammatory sore.

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maniacalaffected with or suggestive of madness
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
consummateextremely skilled and accomplished
maverickan unbranded range animal
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
podiatristthe medical care and treatment of the human foot
interloperone that interlopes: such as
smudgeto make a smudge on
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior