GRE Word List

SCOURGE

whip

The meaning of the word scourge is whip.

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WordMeaning
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
harrowingacutely distressing or painful
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
rostera roll or list of personnel
sluggarda habitually lazy person
invalidnot valid:
regenta person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
espousemarry
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake