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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mincing | affectedly dainty or delicate |
| aspirant | one who aspires |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| sinister | singularly evil or productive of evil |
| euphemism | the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant |
| epaulet | something that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as |
| whinny | to neigh especially in a low or gentle way |
| repose | a state of resting after exertion or strain |
| filial | of, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter |
| tiller | one that tills : cultivator |