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
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
irreconcilableimpossible to reconcile
drawto cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull
swipea strong sweeping blow
oligarchygovernment by the few
garishclothed in vivid colors
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
dronea stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England