Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: A person who behaves badly or dishonestly, often causing trouble for others.

Example: The scoundrel tricked everyone into believing his lies.

Definition: A person or thing that causes great suffering or harm, often seen as a source of trouble or distress.

Example: The disease was a scourge that affected many communities.

Definition: To cause great suffering or pain to someone or something, often in a widespread manner.

Example: The disease continued to scourge the population, leaving many in despair.

Definition: A condition in animals, especially horses and cattle, characterized by severe diarrhea, often due to an intestinal infection.

Example: The veterinarian diagnosed the horse with scours after noticing the symptoms of diarrhea.

Definition: To clean or search thoroughly, often by rubbing or scrubbing.

Example: She scours the kitchen to make sure it's spotless before the guests arrive.

Definition: A type of engine used in aircraft that operates by burning fuel in the fast-moving air that enters the engine, allowing the aircraft to fly at very high speeds.

Example: The new scramjet technology could revolutionize air travel by enabling planes to reach hypersonic speeds.

Definition: The material or substance that has been removed from a surface by scraping.

Example: After scraping the paint off the wall, there was a pile of scraping on the floor.

Definition: To remove a layer or surface from something using a sharp object or tool.

Example: She is scraping the paint off the old chair to refinish it.

Definition: The quality of being determined and willing to fight or compete, often in a tough or challenging situation.

Example: Her scrappiness helped her overcome many obstacles in her career.

Definition: A long piece of writing or a speech that is often boring or tedious.

Example: The politician's screed about the economy lasted for over an hour.

Definition: Able to be examined or tested for suitability or quality.

Example: The film is screenable, meaning it can be shown to audiences for feedback.

Definition: The process of examining or testing something, often to find problems or to check for specific qualities, such as in health checks or movie showings.

Example: The screening of the new film attracted a large audience.

Definition: Connected to the work or activities of scribes, who are people that write or copy documents by hand.

Example: The ancient manuscripts were preserved in a scribal tradition that emphasized accuracy and artistry.