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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|---|---|
| inanimate | not animate: |
| scotch | scottish |
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| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| philanderer | a man who has sexual relations with many women |
| enjoin | to direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition |
| impropriety | an improper or indecorous act or remark |
| pernicious | highly injurious or destructive : deadly |
| insubstantial | not substantial: such as |
| titular | having the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities |