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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|---|---|
| hurl | rush |
| rarefied | being less dense |
| euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |
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| eon | an immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age |
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| intoxicate | to excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished |