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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| condone | to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless |
| perigee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| zenith | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration |
| despoil | to strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage |
| dearth | scarcity that makes dear |
| bully | a blustering, browbeating person |
| muddle | to make turbid or muddy |
| incontinent | not continent: such as |
| cordial | showing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval |