GRE Word List
MANIFESTO
public declaration of principles; statement of policy
The meaning of the word manifesto is public declaration of principles; statement of policy.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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aghast | filled with great surprise or fear; horrified |
abridge | condense or shorten |
arbitrate | act as judge (at the request of both sides) |
contrite | penitent; repentant; N. contrition |
chasm | abyss; very deep crack |
gravity | seriousness; ADJ. grave |
implacable | incapable of being pacified; impossible to appease; Ex. implacable enemy |
filibuster | block legislation or prevent action in a lawmaking body by making very slow long speeches; N; freebooter |
aggrandize | make greater; increase in power, wealth, rank, or honor; N. aggrandizement |
overwhelm | (of water) cover completely; defeat completely by much greater force; Ex. overwhelmed by grief |