GRE Word List
PURGE
to clear of guilt
The meaning of the word purge is to clear of guilt.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ignite | to set afire |
| adherent | one who adheres to something: such as |
| nip | to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch |
| turncoat | one who switches to an opposing side or party |
| forswear | to make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath |
| spatial | relating to, occupying, or having the character of space |
| palimpsest | writing material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased |
| hypothetical | involving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural |
| derision | the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt |
| bowdlerize | to expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar |