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 |
|---|---|
| dilettante | a person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler |
| disinterested | not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged |
| sly | wise in practical affairs |
| condone | to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless |
| rift | fissure |
| personable | pleasant or amiable in person : attractive |
| quash | to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely |
| linguistic | of or relating to language or linguistics |
| palimpsest | writing material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased |
| generate | to bring into existence: such as |