GRE Word List

SCOURGE

whip

The meaning of the word scourge is whip.

Random words

WordMeaning
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
ruffiana brutal person : bully
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
ephemerallasting a very short time