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 |
|---|---|
| proviso | an article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition |
| pernicious | highly injurious or destructive : deadly |
| irreverence | lack of reverence |
| relic | an object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr |
| purse | a small bag for money |
| scoff | an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe |
| inane | lacking significance, meaning, or point : silly |
| aspersion | a false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation |
| reticent | inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved |
| fete | festival |