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

WordMeaning
hotheada hotheaded person
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
putativecommonly accepted or supposed
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
craveto ask for earnestly : beg