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 |
|---|---|
| grandiose | characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration |
| penchant | a strong and continued inclination |
| muster | a representative specimen (see specimen |
| insubordination | disobedient to authority |
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
| unctuous | having, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality |
| testy | easily annoyed : irritable |
| kismet | fate |
| supererogatory | observed or performed to an extent not enjoined or required |
| protean | of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms |