GRE Word List
SCOURGE
whip
The meaning of the word scourge is whip.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| apiculture | the keeping of bees especially on a large scale |
| ungainly | lacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy |
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |
| felon | one who has committed a felony |
| dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |
| ominous | being or exhibiting an omen : portentous |
| tyranny | oppressive power |
| absolute | free from imperfection : perfect |
| touchy | marked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation |