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
fussyeasily upset : irritable
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
imperturbablemarked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
acclaimapplaud
fallaciousembodying a fallacy
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate