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
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
meteto give out by measure : dole out
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
welta strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
tangentialtouching lightly : incidental
ferventvery hot : glowing
genuflectto bend the knee
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous