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
modulateto tune to a key or pitch
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
draftthe act of drawing or pulling in a net
coercionthe act, process, or power of coercing
lopsidedleaning to one side
headfirstwith the head foremost
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion