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.
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|---|---|
| airy | of or relating to air : atmospheric |
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| lustrous | reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle |
| schematic | of or relating to a scheme or schema |
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