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.

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WordMeaning
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
pestilentialcausing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
momentoushaving great or lasting importance : consequential
tracta system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function