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 |
|---|---|
| pensive | musingly or dreamily thoughtful |
| iota | an infinitesimal amount : jot |
| incongruity | the quality or state of being incongruous |
| polygamist | marriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry |
| fumble | to grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly |
| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |
| scintillate | to emit sparks : spark |
| cursory | rapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty |
| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |
| mire | wet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh) |