GRE Word List

SCOURGE

whip

The meaning of the word scourge is whip.

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WordMeaning
paraphrasea restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form
grazeto feed on growing herbage, attached algae, or phytoplankton
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
blightedaffected with blight (see blight
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
unwittingnot knowing : unaware
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
symmetrybalanced proportions