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 |
|---|---|
| hothead | a hotheaded person |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| putative | commonly accepted or supposed |
| fledgling | a young bird just fledged (see fledge |
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
| despise | to look down on with disrespect or aversion |
| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |
| crave | to ask for earnestly : beg |