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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WordMeaning
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
indemnifyto secure against hurt, loss, or damage
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes
laboriousinvolving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous
vagaryan erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion
shamblesa meat market
peccadilloa slight offense
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
afflictiona cause of persistent pain or distress