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 |
|---|---|
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
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| dull | tedious |
| skulduggery | underhanded or unscrupulous behavior |
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| precarious | dependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments |
| premeditate | to think about and revolve in the mind beforehand |
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