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
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
appreciateto grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
sheerunqualified
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
amenitiessomething that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment
roseateresembling a rose especially in color
slackento make less active : slow up
exacerbateto make more violent, bitter, or severe
genealogyan account of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or from older forms