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
deprecateto express disapproval of
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bestowto put to use : apply
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
hoaxto trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous
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meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
exuberancethe quality or state of being exuberant
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow