GRE Word List

BOTCH

an inflammatory sore

The meaning of the word botch is an inflammatory sore.

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astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable
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disquietudeanxiety
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
quizzicalcomically quaint
colloquyconversation
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swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist