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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lowhaving a small upward extension or elevation
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
harryto make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile