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
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estranged | having lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship |
palette | a thin oval or rectangular board or tablet that a painter holds and mixes pigments on |
abnegation | denial |
conundrum | an intricate and difficult problem |
forthcoming | being about to appear or to be produced or made available |
emaciated | very thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness |
brawn | the flesh of a boar |
buffoonery | foolish or playful behavior or practice |
deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
acrimonious | angry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner |