GRE Word List
MANUMIT
to release from slavery
The meaning of the word manumit is to release from slavery.
Random words
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| residue | something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant |
| fringe | an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band |
| antique | existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient |
| bump | a relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as |
| brooch | an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck |
| prehensile | adapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around |
| convert | to bring over from one belief, view, or party to another |
| juridical | of or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge |
| altercation | a noisy, heated, angry dispute |
| rivet | a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head |