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

WordMeaning
consensusgeneral agreement : unanimity
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
ribaldmarked by coarseness or lewdness : crude
scabbarda sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
gauchelacking social experience or grace