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
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
implicationsomething implied: such as
evoketo call forth or up: such as
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
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febrilemarked or caused by fever : feverish
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squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy
overweeningarrogant
seduceto persuade to disobedience or disloyalty