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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| primary | first in order of time or development : primitive |
| spangle | a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing |
| lethal | of, relating to, or causing death |
| consecrate | dedicated to a sacred purpose |
| sadistic | of, relating to, or characterized by sadism |
| collage | an artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface |
| staid | marked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober |
| schism | division |
| ambivalence | simultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action |
| denigrate | to attack the reputation of : defame |