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
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
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embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
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celerityrapidity of motion or action
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subsideto sink or fall to the bottom : settle
interiman intervening time : interval
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mulctfine