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
canterone who uses cant: such as
hoarda supply or fund stored up and often hidden away
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel
transcribeto make a written copy of
predetermineforeordain
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
lurkto lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
bulwarka solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart