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 |
|---|---|
| steadfast | firmly fixed in place : immovable |
| mutilate | to cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect |
| polarize | to cause to vibrate in a definite pattern |
| prodigal | characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish |
| bound | fastened by or as if by a band : confined |
| protege | one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence |
| paucity | smallness of number : fewness |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| realm | kingdom |
| incidental | being likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence |