GRE Word List
SCOURGE
whip
The meaning of the word scourge is whip.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sluice | an artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow |
| culinary | of or relating to the kitchen or cookery |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
| presumptuous | overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties |
| temper | heat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion |
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |
| holster | a leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle |
| glutinous | having the quality of glue : gummy |
| assay | to analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components |
| soar | to fly aloft or about |