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 |
|---|---|
| engaged | involved in activity : occupied |
| holocaust | a sacrifice (see sacrifice |
| discriminate | to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| welter | writhe |
| malicious | having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice |
| irksome | tending to irk : tedious |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| flaunt | to display or obtrude oneself to public notice |
| saline | consisting of or containing salt |