GRE Word List

PURGATORY

an intermediate state after death for expiatory purification

The meaning of the word purgatory is an intermediate state after death for expiatory purification.

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WordMeaning
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
concoctto prepare by combining raw materials
elysiumthe abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
enormityan outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act
permeablecapable of being permeated : penetrable
boundfastened by or as if by a band : confined
nipto catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch