GRE Word List
AVENGE
to take vengeance for or on behalf of
The meaning of the word avenge is to take vengeance for or on behalf of.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| selective | of, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select |
| precise | exactly or sharply defined or stated |
| subsume | to include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element |
| fret | to eat or gnaw into : corrode |
| sully | to make soiled or tarnished : defile |
| title | the distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production |
| hostility | deep-seated usually mutual ill will |
| unerringly | committing no error : faultless |
| brevity | shortness of duration |
| headlong | headfirst |