GRE Word List
EXPIATE
make amends for (a sin)
The meaning of the word expiate is make amends for (a sin).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| char | make or become black by burning; reduce or be reduced to carbon or charcoal(black substance made by burning wood) by incomplete combustion |
| ameliorate | improve |
| regiment | military unit; V: subject to strict order; Ex. regimented society |
| preposterous | absurd; completely unreasonable; ridiculous |
| natation | swimming |
| growl | low, guttural, menacing sound (as of a dog) |
| cringe | shrink back as if in fear; cower |
| irrelevant | not applicable; unrelated |
| dauntless | bold; fearless |
| subjective | influenced by personal feelings; occurring or taking place within the mind; unreal; Ex. subjective sensation of the ghostly presence |
