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
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| offensive | making attack : aggressive |
| authoritative | having, marked by, or proceeding from authority |
| turgid | excessively embellished in style or language : bombastic |
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| discord | lack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas) |
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