GRE Word List

ABSOLVE

to set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt

The meaning of the word absolve is to set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt.

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desertsarid land with usually sparse vegetation
fertileproducing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive
apocalypticof, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
thermalof, relating to, or caused by heat
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
remissionthe act or process of remitting
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous