GRE Word List
MANUMIT
to release from slavery
The meaning of the word manumit is to release from slavery.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mutinous | disposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious |
| thermal | of, relating to, or caused by heat |
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| deb\^acle | sudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster |
| mercenary | one that serves merely for wages |
| flippant | lacking proper respect or seriousness |
| illusion | a misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion |
| tart | agreeably sharp or acid to the taste |
| decapitate | to cut off the head of : behead |
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