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 |
|---|---|
| impassable | incapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted |
| prerogative | an exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as |
| incendiary | igniting combustible materials spontaneously |
| canter | one who uses cant: such as |
| swamp | a wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water |
| sheaf | a quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| impalpable | incapable of being felt by touch : intangible |
| flowery | of, relating to, or resembling flowers |
| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |