626  apologeomai  ap-ol-og-
eh'-om-ahee

 middle voice from a compound 
of 575 and 3056; to give an 
account (legal plea) of 
oneself, i.e. exculpate 
(self):--answer (for self), 
make defence, excuse (self), 
speak for self.

 see GREEK for 575

 see GREEK for 3056