GRE Word List

AMNESTY

the act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals

The meaning of the word amnesty is the act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals.

Random words

WordMeaning
natalnative
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible
vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool
herda typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
truculencethe quality or state of being truculent
oscillateto swing backward and forward like a pendulum
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem