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
lecheryinordinate (see inordinate
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
blueslow spirits : melancholy
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
carillona set of fixed chromatically tuned bells sounded by hammers controlled from a keyboard
turpitudeinherent baseness : depravity
abortiveprematurely born