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 |
|---|---|
| dregs | sediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate |
| inconsistency | an instance of being inconsistent |
| arrogance | an attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions |
| invalidate | to make invalid |
| frolic | full of fun : merry |
| vying | contending; to strive for superiority |
| lap | a loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment |
| paltry | inferior |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| trident | a 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune) |