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 purgatory purgatory /ˈpɝːgəˌtɔri/

noun

  1. () A temporary condition of torment or suffering  ( purgatory )
    a temporary condition of torment or suffering
     A purgatory of drug abuse
    a purgatory of drug abuse
  2. (theology) in Roman Catholic theology the place where those who have died in a state of grace undergo limited torment to expiate their sins  ( purgatory )
    (theology) in Roman Catholic theology the place where those who have died in a state of grace undergo limited torment to expiate their sins


 batik batik /bəˈtiːk/

noun

  1. A dyed fabric; a removable wax is used where the dye is not wanted  ( batik )
    a dyed fabric; a removable wax is used where the dye is not wanted
     The vibrant batik fabrics were a highlight of our trip to Indonesia.
    The vibrant batik fabrics were a highlight of our trip to Indonesia.

verb

  1. Dye with wax  ( batik )
    dye with wax
     Indonesian fabrics are often batiked
    Indonesian fabrics are often batiked


 tribute tribute /ˈtrɪbjuːt/

noun

  1. () Something given or done as an expression of esteem  ( testimonial , tribute )
    something given or done as an expression of esteem
  2. Payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence  ( protection , tribute )
    payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence
     Every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection
    every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection
  3. Payment by one nation for protection by another  ( tribute )
    payment by one nation for protection by another


 Edward James Hughes Edward James Hughes /ˈɛdwərd d͡ʒeɪmz hjuːz/

noun

  1. English poet (born in 1930)  ( Edward James Hughes , Hughes , Ted Hughes )
    English poet (born in 1930)