GRE Word List

BOTCH

an inflammatory sore

The meaning of the word botch is an inflammatory sore.

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WordMeaning
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild
direexciting horror
nursea person who cares for the sick or infirm
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
friezea heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface
discordlack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas)
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information