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 |
|---|---|
| grudging | unwilling |
| verve | the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |
| oscillate | to swing backward and forward like a pendulum |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| seasonable | suitable to the season or circumstances : timely |
| censorious | marked by or given to censure (see censure |
| impunity | exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss |
| ornithologist | a branch of zoology dealing with birds |