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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| egotism | excessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun |
| ethereal | of or relating to the regions beyond the earth |
| wheedle | to influence or entice by soft words or flattery |
| diverge | to move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |
| prelate | an ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank |
| facetious | joking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish |
| mime | an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner |
| recital | a detailed account : enumeration |
| cliche | a trite phrase or expression |