GRE Word List

TORRID

parched with heat especially of the sun : hot

The meaning of the word torrid is parched with heat especially of the sun : hot.

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inanimatenot animate:
scotchscottish
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
philanderera man who has sexual relations with many women
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
pernicioushighly injurious or destructive : deadly
insubstantialnot substantial: such as
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