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
onslaughtan especially fierce attack
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
ravagean act or practice of ravaging
dismissto permit or cause to leave
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
filibusteran irregular military adventurer
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
digressionthe act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work
quietudea quiet state : repose