GRE Word List

EXPIATE

to make amends for

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

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WordMeaning
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
pestilentialcausing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly
peerone that is of equal standing with another : equal
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
moresthe fixed morally binding customs of a particular group
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate
healthyenjoying good health