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
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
expostulationan act or an instance of expostulating
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
eccentricitythe quality or state of being eccentric
gaita manner of walking or moving on foot
dronea stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness