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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WordMeaning
effusionan act of effusing
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
habituateto make used to something : accustom
monochromea painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
seepto flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate