GRE Word List

SCOURGE

whip

The meaning of the word scourge is whip.

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WordMeaning
raconteura person who excels in telling anecdotes
consolean architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
hallowedholy
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
entomologya branch of zoology that deals with insects
connivancethe act of conniving
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation