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.

Random words

WordMeaning
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
panoramicof, relating to, or resembling a panorama: such as
mendicantbeggar
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
anthropologistthe science of human beings
compileto compose out of materials from other documents
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
pigmenta substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials