GRE Word List

SCOURGE

whip

The meaning of the word scourge is whip.

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WordMeaning
myopicaffected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted
altercationa noisy, heated, angry dispute
cerebralof or relating to the brain or the intellect
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
exuberancethe quality or state of being exuberant
importuneto press or urge with troublesome persistence
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame