GRE Word List

SCOURGE

whip

The meaning of the word scourge is whip.

Random words

WordMeaning
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
palleta straw-filled tick or mattress
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
mishapan unfortunate accident
humanitariana person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
profligatewildly extravagant
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
computeto determine especially by mathematical means
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
alludeto make indirect reference