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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hegemony | preponderant influence or authority over others : domination |
| ramshackle | appearing ready to collapse : rickety |
| broach | brooch |
| touching | capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion |
| interjection | an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as |
| munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |
| preternatural | existing outside of nature |
| ulterior | going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper |
| prate | to talk long and idly : chatter |
| straggle | to wander from the direct course or way : rove |