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.

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lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
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chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
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sheatheto put into or furnish with a sheath