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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prelate | an ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank |
| equable | marked by lack of variation or change : uniform |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| hapless | having no luck : unfortunate |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| nascent | coming or having recently come into existence |
| doze | to sleep lightly |
| precinct | a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district |
| aesthetic | of, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful |