GRE Word List

MANUMIT

to release from slavery

The meaning of the word manumit is to release from slavery.

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WordMeaning
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
epiloguea concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work
expostulationan act or an instance of expostulating
verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
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chuckleto laugh inwardly or quietly
fructifyto bear fruit
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