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
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
tawdrycheap and gaudy in appearance or quality
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
kudospraise given for achievement
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
bureaucracya body of nonelected government officials
transgressionan act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as
blaseapathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary
recuperateto get back : regain