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
excerpta passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract
blushoutward appearance : view
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protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
gnomemaxim
piscatorialpiscatory
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paragona model of excellence or perfection
blanchto take the color out of