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

WordMeaning
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
procurementthe act or process of procuring
ironicrelating to, containing, or constituting irony
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
spryable to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off