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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inclusive | broad in orientation or scope |
| wretch | a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune |
| wax | a substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax |
| cunning | dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end |
| turncoat | one who switches to an opposing side or party |
| wrench | to move with a violent twist |
| aviary | a place for keeping birds confined |
| bane | a source of harm or ruin : curse |
| implication | something implied: such as |
| scurvy | a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes |