GRE Word List
EXPIATE
to make amends for
The meaning of the word expiate is to make amends for.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bestow | to put to use : apply |
| sovereign | one possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty |
| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
| unctuous | having, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality |
| tan | to make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun |
| incidental | being likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| billowing | wave |
| conspire | plot |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |