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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taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
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babbleto talk enthusiastically or excessively
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
matriculateto enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
rivuleta small stream
wrathstrong vengeful anger or indignation
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious