GRE Word List

SCOURGE

whip

The meaning of the word scourge is whip.

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WordMeaning
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
annalsa record of events arranged in yearly sequence
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
assayto analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components
dazeto stupefy especially by a blow : stun
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
quandarya state of perplexity or doubt
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor