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
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
naivetea naive remark or action
insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable
compellingthat compels: such as
clefta space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
requisitionthe act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)
enigmasomething hard to understand or explain