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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WordMeaning
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
combustiblecapable of combustion
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious
parleyto speak with another : confer
finishto come to an end : terminate
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ยน/โ‚‚โ‚„ part of pure gold in an alloy
connivancethe act of conniving
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result