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
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith
requisitionthe act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction