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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| parlance | speech |
| metamorphosis | change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means |
| choleric | easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered |
| tightwad | a close or miserly person |
| recumbent | suggestive of repose : leaning |
| skeptic | an adherent or advocate of skepticism |
| chasten | to correct by punishment or suffering : discipline |
| thrifty | given to or marked by economy and good management |
| perfunctory | characterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical |
| alacrity | promptness in response : cheerful readiness |