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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pernicious | highly injurious or destructive : deadly |
| dappled | marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background |
| fathomless | incapable of being fathomed : immeasurable |
| bliss | complete happiness |
| abate | to decrease in force or intensity |
| leaven | a substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid |
| passive | acted upon by an external agency |
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| query | question |
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