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
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
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patoisa dialect other than the standard or literary dialect
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
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