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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WordMeaning
deprecateto express disapproval of
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
rallyto muster for a common purpose
negateto deny the existence or truth of
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
compunctionanxiety arising from awareness of guilt
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary