GRE Word List

CATHARTIC

of, relating to, or producing catharsis

The meaning of the word cathartic is of, relating to, or producing catharsis.

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WordMeaning
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
deleteto eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
indeterminatenot definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague
recalcitrantobstinately defiant of authority or restraint
exasperateto cause irritation or annoyance to
meddlesomegiven to meddling
putrefyto make putrid
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)