adjective🔗ShareDamaged, barren, denuded, scarred, wasted"Gallager tossed another drink down his scarified gullet."environmentgeologyagriculturenatureconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo remove thatch (build-up of organic matter on the soil) from a lawn, to dethatch."The homeowner scarified his lawn in the spring to encourage new grass growth. "agricultureplantenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make scratches or cuts on."A combing tool is used to scarify, cross-scratch, or score the surface of a scratch coat or undercoat of plaster."markbodymedicineappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo harrow the feelings."The harsh criticism from his boss scarified John's confidence, leaving him feeling worthless. "mindemotionsufferingcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo scar."The farmer scarified the soil before planting seeds, creating small grooves to help them germinate. "markbodyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDenude, or lay waste to."The logging company scarified the forest, leaving behind a barren landscape. "environmentdisasteragricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
