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 |
|---|---|
| feral | of, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast |
| extrude | to force, press, or push out |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| self-indulgence | excessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims |
| dogged | marked by stubborn determination |
| tortuous | marked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding |
| commandeer | to compel to perform military service |
| precinct | a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district |
| gall | brazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence |
| dilemma | a usually undesirable or unpleasant choice |