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
gibberishunintelligible or meaningless language:
refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
demoniacpossessed or influenced by a demon
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
maledictioncurse
dina loud continued noise
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
patoisa dialect other than the standard or literary dialect