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
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
connubialof or relating to the married state : conjugal
preternaturalexisting outside of nature
conundruman intricate and difficult problem
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
juridicalof or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge
centaurany of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly
venerateto regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently