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
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
componenta constituent part : ingredient
infidelone who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity
throttleto compress the throat of : choke