GRE Word List

EXPIATE

to make amends for

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

Random words

WordMeaning
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
deliriuman acute (see acute
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
bulgeto jut out : swell
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
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