GRE Word List

SCOURGE

whip

The meaning of the word scourge is whip.

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WordMeaning
impetusa driving force : impulse
oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
cerebralof or relating to the brain or the intellect
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
incarcerateto put in prison
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
bolstera long pillow or cushion
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking