GRE Word List

SCOURGE

whip

The meaning of the word scourge is whip.

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WordMeaning
consignto give over to another's care
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
epitaphan inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there
superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface
reckoncount
pallto lose strength or effectiveness
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart