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
archetypethe original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical
kineticof or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith
routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat
boostto push or shove up from below
attentivemindful
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic