Better Gutenberg
Free, beautifully formatted public-domain ebooks
‹Better GutenbergEnglish Synonyms and AntonymsPURE ( page 296 ) · 1029 of 1101Contents›

English Synonyms and Antonyms

by James Champlin Fernald

1029 of 1101 · Contents · Download EPUB

PURE ( page 296 ).

Questions.

1. What does pure signify? 2. In what sense are material substances said to be pure? 3. What does pure denote in moral and religious use? 4. How does pure compare with innocent? with virtuous?

Examples.

Water from melted snow is ——r than rain-water, as it descends through the air in a solid form, incapable of absorbing atmospheric gases.

Stone walls do not a prison make,
Nor iron bars a cage;
Minds —— and quiet take
That for a hermitage.

In every place incense shall be offered unto my name and a —— offering, saith the Lord of hosts.

← Back to English Synonyms and Antonyms

Scroll to Top