GRE Word List

EXPIATE

to make amends for

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

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WordMeaning
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
supersedeto cause to be set aside
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
elaborateplanned or carried out with great care
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
firebranda piece of burning wood
alludeto make indirect reference