GRE Word List

ENFRANCHISE

to set free (as from slavery)

The meaning of the word enfranchise is to set free (as from slavery).

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vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
addressto mark directions for delivery on
autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
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disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
throbto pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity