GRE Word List
EXPIATE
to make amends for
The meaning of the word expiate is to make amends for.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| declivity | downward inclination |
| tarantula | any of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food |
| berserk | an ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable |
| improvident | not provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future |
| severity | the quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh |
| dereliction | an intentional abandonment |
| lustrous | reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle |
| venerable | calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments |
| resourceful | able to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |