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.

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