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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haphazard | marked by lack of plan, order, or direction |
opalescent | reflecting an iridescent light |
elixir | a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold |
demographic | the statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets |
license | permission to act |
invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
parish | the ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor |
disavowal | to deny responsibility for : repudiate |
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