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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pyromaniac | a person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania |
| stilted | pompous |
| preclude | to make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance |
| demolition | the act of demolishing |
| denomination | an act of denominating |
| blithe | lacking due thought or consideration : casual |
| irreproachable | not reproachable : blameless |
| adversity | a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune |
| epitome | a typical or ideal example : embodiment |
| asunder | into parts |