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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WordMeaning
hideto put out of sight : secrete
gushto issue copiously or violently
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apparentopen to view : visible
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
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egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
churlishof, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar