GRE Word List
ENFRANCHISE
to set free (as from slavery)
The meaning of the word enfranchise is to set free (as from slavery).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| opportune | suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| pharisaical | marked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness |
| solecism | an ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| cozen | to deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery |
| espionage | the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company |
| invidious | of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| misdemeanor | a crime less serious than a felony (see felony |