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

WordMeaning
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will
historichistorical
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
depictto represent by or as if by a picture
tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution
proletariana member of the proletariat
sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout
obligatorybinding in law or conscience