GRE Word List

SCAVENGE

to remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area

The meaning of the word scavenge is to remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area.

Random words

WordMeaning
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
amphibianan amphibious organism
descryto catch sight of
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
jubilationan act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed