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.

Random words

WordMeaning
drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
spatefreshet
avantgardegroup of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard
dispatchto send off or away with promptness or speed
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exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain
abnegationdenial