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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domineerto exercise arbitrary or overbearing control
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hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance