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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prepossessing | creating prejudice |
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| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
| entomology | a branch of zoology that deals with insects |
| benison | blessing |
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