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
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
antisepticopposing microbial infection
dissensiondisagreement
galea strong current of air:
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable