GRE Word List

EXPIATE

to make amends for

The meaning of the word expiate is to make amends for.

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WordMeaning
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
sleeperone that sleeps
enhanceheighten
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition
sylvanone that frequents groves or woods