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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WordMeaning
idolatrythe worship of a physical object as a god
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy
inveighto protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
wansuggestive of poor health : sickly
boostto push or shove up from below
felicitousvery well suited or expressed : apt
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely