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 |
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hothead | a hotheaded person |
abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |
bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
putative | commonly accepted or supposed |
fledgling | a young bird just fledged (see fledge |
imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
despise | to look down on with disrespect or aversion |
transitory | of brief duration : temporary |
crave | to ask for earnestly : beg |