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
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
welterwrithe
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
irksometending to irk : tedious
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
flauntto display or obtrude oneself to public notice
salineconsisting of or containing salt