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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cognate | of the same or similar nature : generically alike |
| feud | a mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate |
| inquisitive | given to examination or investigation |
| connotation | something suggested by a word or thing : implication |
| militant | engaged in warfare or combat : fighting |
| defrock | to deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office |
| delude | to mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive |
| component | a constituent part : ingredient |
| infidel | one who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity |
| throttle | to compress the throat of : choke |