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
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
retortto pay or hurl back : return
strewto spread by scattering
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
fetidhaving a heavy offensive smell
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
effluviuman invisible emanation