GRE Word List

EXPIATE

to make amends for

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

Random words

WordMeaning
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
homespunspun or made at home
bleakexposed and barren and often windswept
aphorisma concise statement of a principle
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
abusiveusing harsh, insulting language
tensilecapable of tension : ductile
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