B1
purge vs purify
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| purgenoun/pɜːrdʒ/ | Meaning an action in which a group removes people it does not want, often by force | Goes with — | Example After the election, the new leader started a purge of officials who had opposed him. |
| purifyverb/ˈpjʊr.ɪ.faɪ/ | Meaning to remove dirty or harmful substances from something so that it becomes clean | Goes with purify water | Example This machine purifies the air in the room and removes dust. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
After the election, the new leader started a of officials who had opposed him.