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.

Random words

WordMeaning
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
tertiaryof third rank, importance, or value
trimto remove by or as if by cutting
quotidianoccurring every day
facsimilean exact copy
annulto declare or make legally invalid or void
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
missivea written communication : letter