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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |
| vituperative | uttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse |
| insubstantial | not substantial: such as |
| ungainly | lacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy |
| dilapidated | decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse |
| subsidiary | furnishing aid or support : auxiliary |
| infraction | the act of infringing : violation |
| jostle | to come in contact or into collision |
| pretend | to give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing |
| slander | to utter slander against : defame |