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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WordMeaning
headlongheadfirst
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
prowessdistinguished bravery
mesmerizeto subject to mesmerism
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
transcribeto make a written copy of
collationa light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of