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
matrixsomething within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form
enterprisingmarked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
ferociousexhibiting or given to extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality
foresightan act or the power of foreseeing : prescience
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
smudgeto make a smudge on
confideto have confidence : trust