torrid - SAT Word

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torrid 
  ( SAT Prep - Sample Word )
This word "torrid" often comes up in the SAT. Of the choices below which is the closest in meaning?
scorching
supercede
be stuffed
pine away




Detailed description and alternate definitions of the word 'torrid':
  Parched with the heat of the sun.
  Hurried; rapid.
  Parched with the heat of the sun; intensely hot.
  Passionate; ardent.
  Scorching; burning.

Synonyms of word 'torrid' :
 fervent
 fiery
 impassioned
 ardent
 fervid
 perfervid


Usage of the word 'torrid' in Sentences :
  torrid affair in the city.
  They were enjoying the trial but were having a pretty torrid time results wise.
  A surprise after their fairly torrid first couple of races, particularly Bahrain where they really were in among the backmarkers.
  torrid afternoon.
  torrid time whenever the Sky camera's arrived to watch his team.
  torrid season as a Spurs fan.

Usage of the word 'torrid' in popular media :
Washington Post   —
 the beauty of xiaohe, a mummy from the torrid deserts of western china, had a long but uneventful trip to philadelphia.... read more ››

Wall Street Journal   —
 preston knowles scored 25 points, kyle kuric added 20 and no. 19 louisville continued its torrid shooting in an easy victory over st. john's on wednesday night in kentucky..... read more ››
 posey was asked to take ground balls at first base before eventually being optioned to the minors. but he was called up on may 29 and began a torrid run that would lead to both the rookie award and a word series ring..... read more ››




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