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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jesta joking or mocking remark
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
graphitea soft black lustrous form of carbon that conducts electricity and is used in lead pencils and electrolytic anodes, as a lubricant, and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
unimpeachablenot impeachable: such as
maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable