GRE Word List

EXPIATE

to make amends for

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

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WordMeaning
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
impoverishto make poor
refurbishto brighten or freshen up : renovate
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importuneto press or urge with troublesome persistence
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
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