GRE Word List
IMPUNITY
exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
The meaning of the word impunity is exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss.
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|---|---|
| remonstrate | to present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate |
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| prim | to give a prim or demure expression to |
| refrain | curb |
| apex | the uppermost point : vertex |
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| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |
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