GRE Word List

SCOURGE

whip

The meaning of the word scourge is whip.

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autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
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vernalof, relating to, or occurring in the spring
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
libertinea freethinker especially in religious matters
averto declare positively
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness