GRE Word List

EXPIATE

to make amends for

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

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WordMeaning
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
staticexerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
herbivorousfeeding on plants
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antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
lanknot well filled out : slender