GRE Word List

EXPIATE

to make amends for

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

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constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
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hotheada hotheaded person
incarnationthe act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate
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