GRE Word List
PURGATORY
place of spiritual expiation; temporary state or place in which the souls must expiate their sins
The meaning of the word purgatory is place of spiritual expiation; temporary state or place in which the souls must expiate their sins.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| draconian | extremely severe; Ex. draconian punishment; CF. Draco: Athenian politician |
| fanfare | call by bugles or trumpets; showy display; spectacular public display |
| quip | taunt; clever sarcastic remark; V. |
| peerless | having no equal; incomparable |
| flay | strip off skin; plunder; remove the skin from; criticize harshly |
| astringent | binding; causing contraction (stopping bleeding); harsh or severe; stringent; Ex. astringent criticism |
| maroon | leave helpless on a deserted island or coast; ADJ. red brown |
| veto | vested power to reject a bill; exercise of this right; V: prevent or forbid by exercising the power of veto |
| franchise | right or privilege granted by authority; right to vote; license to sell a product in a particular territory |
| demagogue | person who appeals to people's prejudice; false leader of people; CF. demagoguery |
