GRE Word List
BOTCH
an inflammatory sore
The meaning of the word botch is an inflammatory sore.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tether | a line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement |
| congruence | the quality or state of agreeing, coinciding, or being congruent |
| sagacious | of keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning |
| bigotry | obstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot |
| ventilate | to expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing |
| cringe | to recoil in distaste |
| doze | to sleep lightly |
| tenancy | a holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate |
| stately | marked by lofty or imposing dignity |
| subsume | to include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element |