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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WordMeaning
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
sequesterto set apart : segregate
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
laudpraise
banea source of harm or ruin : curse
bristlinga short stiff coarse hair or filament
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
induceto move by persuasion or influence
meagerhaving little flesh : thin