GRE Word List
MANUMIT
to release from slavery
The meaning of the word manumit is to release from slavery.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ablution | the washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite) |
| stigma | a mark of shame or discredit : stain |
| distill | to let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate |
| dominant | commanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others |
| contempt | the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain |
| buffoonery | foolish or playful behavior or practice |
| underscore | to draw a line under : underline |
| scavenge | to remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area |
| chancellor | the secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king |
| touchy | marked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation |