GRE Word List

SCOURGE

whip

The meaning of the word scourge is whip.

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WordMeaning
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony
penetrateto pass into or through
unctuoushaving, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake
nursea person who cares for the sick or infirm
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
homogeneousof the same or a similar kind or nature
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor