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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| invulnerable | incapable of being wounded, injured, or harmed |
| nuance | a subtle distinction or variation |
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| fluency | the quality or state of being fluent |
| hoard | a supply or fund stored up and often hidden away |
