GRE Word List
EXPIATE
to make amends for
The meaning of the word expiate is to make amends for.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| carapace | a bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab) |
| subsume | to include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element |
| incident | an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening |
| encroachment | to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another |
| infraction | the act of infringing : violation |
| unsightly | not pleasing to the sight : not comely |
| bandy | to discuss lightly or banteringly |
| espionage | the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company |
| discriminating | making a distinction : distinguishing |
| concomitant | accompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way |