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 |
|---|---|
| physiognomy | the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance |
| perjury | the voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| unanimity | the quality or state of being unanimous |
| fetish | an object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner |
| effeminate | having feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner |
| camaraderie | a spirit of friendly good-fellowship |
| don | to put on (an article of clothing) |
| respite | a period of temporary delay |
| protrude | to jut out from the surrounding surface or context |