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
precisa concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts
emancipateto free from restraint, control, or the power of another
boundfastened by or as if by a band : confined
ironicrelating to, containing, or constituting irony
lowhaving a small upward extension or elevation
fatalisma doctrine that events are fixed in advance so that human beings are powerless to change them
secreteto form and give off (a secretion)
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
avowto declare assuredly