GRE Word List
EXPIATE
to make amends for
The meaning of the word expiate is to make amends for.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pithy | consisting of or abounding in pith |
| verbatim | in the exact words : word for word |
| surge | to rise and fall actively : toss |
| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |
| intimate | marked by a warm friendship developing through long association |
| humility | freedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| waffle | a crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron |
| astronomical | of or relating to astronomy |
| perjury | the voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing |