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Vocabulary Entry
scorched
|verb • adjective
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V
verb
To burn the surface of something with flames or heat.
Example Sentences
"She scorched the toast while trying to make breakfast."
"The intense sun scorched the plants in the garden."
"He accidentally scorched his shirt while ironing."
A
adjective
Burned or charred in a way that shows damage or intense heat.
Example Sentences
"The scorched earth left behind after the wildfire was a sad sight."
"She wore a scorched dress that had survived the fire."
"The scorched remains of the building illustrated the fire's ferocity."