GRE Word List

EXORCISE

to expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration

The meaning of the word exorcise is to expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration.

Random words

WordMeaning
litheeasily bent or flexed
tanto make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun
jumbleto move in a confused or disordered manner
diaphanouscharacterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
untowarddifficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
kleptomaniaca person evidencing kleptomania