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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disfigureto impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
conversanthaving knowledge or experience
ancillarysubordinate
floweryof, relating to, or resembling flowers
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