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
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
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ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means