GRE Word List

SCOURGE

whip

The meaning of the word scourge is whip.

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WordMeaning
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
embryonicof or relating to an embryo
facilitateto make easier : help bring about
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
revelrynoisy partying or merrymaking
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)