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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| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| clot | a portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum) |
| speechless | unable to speak : dumb |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| energize | to make energetic, vigorous, or active |
| compute | to determine especially by mathematical means |
| adversary | one that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent |
| blithe | lacking due thought or consideration : casual |
| eerie | so mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine |