GRE Word List
ORDEAL
a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
The meaning of the word ordeal is a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| metaphysical | of or relating to metaphysics |
| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
| shackle | something (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms |
| ego | the self especially as contrasted with another self or the world |
| appease | pacify |
| lachrymose | given to tears or weeping : tearful |
| desultory | marked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose |
| dolt | a stupid person |
| pert | saucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured |
| usury | the lending of money with an interest charge for its use |
