GRE Word List

SCOURGE

whip

The meaning of the word scourge is whip.

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WordMeaning
milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
purveyorone that purveys
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
dialecticalof, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic
lunarcrescent
wispya small handful (as of hay or straw)
forlornbereft