GRE Word List

SCOURGE

whip

The meaning of the word scourge is whip.

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WordMeaning
lucidsuffused with light : luminous
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
zeniththe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration
rambleto move aimlessly from place to place
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
odoroushaving an odor: such as
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
kneelto position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor