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
resonantcontinuing to sound : echoing
wontaccustomed
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
adeptthoroughly proficient : expert
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
fanciedimagined or believed to be true or real
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
figmentsomething made up or contrived