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Vocabulary Entry
scorching
|adjective • verb
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A
adjective
extremely hot; causing or resulting in burning.
Example Sentences
"The scorching sun made it difficult to stay outside for too long."
"She drank plenty of water to cope with the scorching temperatures."
"We found some shade to escape the scorching heat of the midday sun."
V
verb
to burn the surface of something with heat.
Example Sentences
"Be careful not to scorch the food while cooking."
"The sun can scorch the skin if you're not properly protected."
"He accidentally scorched his shirt while ironing."