GRE Word List

CATHARSIS

purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art

The meaning of the word catharsis is purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art.

Random words

WordMeaning
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
meteto give out by measure : dole out
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
dearthscarcity that makes dear
chisela metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal)
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies