GRE Word List

PURGE

to clear of guilt

The meaning of the word purge is to clear of guilt.

Random words

WordMeaning
igniteto set afire
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
nipto catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
spatialrelating to, occupying, or having the character of space
palimpsestwriting material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar