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 |
|---|---|
| assert | to state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
| fuddle | booze |
| hirsute | hairy |
| grievance | a cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance |
| repine | to feel or express dejection or discontent : complain |
| curator | a person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits |
| protract | to prolong in time or space : continue |
| application | an act of applying: |
| belittle | to speak slightingly of : disparage |