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
refuseto express oneself as unwilling to accept
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
derelictionan intentional abandonment
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
coniferany of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit
methodicalarranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude