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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| incident | an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening |
| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
| supposition | something that is supposed : hypothesis |
| viscous | having a thick or sticky consistency : viscid |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| reverent | expressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful |
| ominous | being or exhibiting an omen : portentous |
| chide | to speak out in angry or displeased rebuke |
| scowl | to contract the brow in an expression of displeasure |