GRE Word List

SCOURGE

whip

The meaning of the word scourge is whip.

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WordMeaning
potentateruler
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
intolerantunable or unwilling to endure
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
foresightan act or the power of foreseeing : prescience