Saturday, October 15, 2016

SCORCHING

WORD: SCORCHING

MEANING:
1. To burn superficially so as to discolor or damage the texture of. See Synonyms at burn1.
2. To dry out or wither with intense heat: The sun scorched the plains.
3. To destroy (land and buildings) by fire or military action so as to leave nothing salvageable to an enemy army.
4. To subject to severe censure; excoriate.
5. boiling, baking

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. Unlike January, where many volunteered to use the metro and bus services for their daily commute, a scorching April heat in the capital has prompted many to avail cab services this time, a factor that has led to more cars on the city streets.

PRONOUNCE:
scorch - स्कॉर्चिंग

LINK: SCORCHING

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