GRE Word List

EXPIATE

to make amends for

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

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enactto establish by legal and authoritative act
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glazeto furnish or fit with glass
intersticea space that intervenes between things
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convolutedhaving convolutions
ogleto glance with amorous invitation or challenge
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