GRE Word List
SCORCH
to burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
The meaning of the word scorch is to burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ignominy | deep personal humiliation and disgrace |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
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| sentient | responsive to or conscious of sense impressions |
| forensic | belonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate |
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| executioner | one who executes |
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