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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|---|---|
| overwrought | extremely excited : agitated |
| prelate | an ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank |
| ordinance | an authoritative decree or direction : order |
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| enumerate | to ascertain the number of : count |
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| fit | acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper |
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| shambles | a meat market |
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