GRE Word List

EXPIATE

to make amends for

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

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WordMeaning
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
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supplicantone who supplicates
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
archipelagoan expanse of water with many scattered islands
rationalhaving reason or understanding
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
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exoticintroduced from another country : not native to the place where found