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 |
|---|---|
| prognosticate | to foretell from signs or symptoms : predict |
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| incisive | impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation) |
| noncommittal | giving no clear indication of attitude or feeling |
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| mulct | fine |
| sift | to put through a sieve |
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