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
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
remoteseparated by an interval or space greater than usual
manumitto release from slavery
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
mausoleuma large tomb