GRE Word List

SCOURGE

whip

The meaning of the word scourge is whip.

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litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
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peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
peripatetica follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism
nauseateto become affected with nausea
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
braga pompous or boastful statement
forgea furnace or a shop with its furnace where metal is heated and wrought : smithy