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 |
|---|---|
| lament | to mourn aloud : wail |
| prominent | standing out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant |
| enormity | an outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act |
| optimist | a person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism |
| compulsion | an act of compelling |
| eulogy | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| ram | a male sheep |
| grotesque | a style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature |
| venerable | calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments |
| reprove | to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent |