GRE Word List

SCOURGE

whip

The meaning of the word scourge is whip.

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ominousbeing or exhibiting an omen : portentous
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
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nutritiousnourishing
cantoone of the major divisions of a long poem
decolletewearing a strapless or low-necked dress
subpoenaa writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
vertexthe top of the head
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skinflinta person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser