GRE Word List

EXPUNGE

to strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion

The meaning of the word expunge is to strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion.

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WordMeaning
culpritone accused of or charged with a crime
precipitantprecipitate
contaminateto soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
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