GRE Word List

EXPURGATE

to cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous

The meaning of the word expurgate is to cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous.

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unwittingnot knowing : unaware
voracioushaving a huge appetite : ravenous
dulltedious
outlandishof or relating to another country : foreign
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
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seedycontaining or full of seeds
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
attentivemindful
graciousmarked by kindness and courtesy