GRE Word List
SCOURGE
whip
The meaning of the word scourge is whip.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| drip | to let fall in drops |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |
| frond | a large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions |
| assiduous | showing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application |
| shudder | to tremble convulsively : shiver |
| cardinal | a high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college |
| purported | reputed |
| proponent | one who argues in favor of something : advocate |
| discord | lack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas) |