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
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues
debilitateto impair the strength of : enfeeble
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
hereafterafter this in sequence or in time
scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
postmortemdone, occurring, or collected after death
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
cloyingdisgusting or distasteful by reason of excess