GRE Word List
MANUMIT
to release from slavery
The meaning of the word manumit is to release from slavery.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| implacable | not placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated |
| impunity | exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss |
| reprise | a musical repetition: |
| gaffe | a social or diplomatic blunder |
| hurtle | to move rapidly or forcefully |
| forestall | to exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| colander | a perforated utensil for washing or draining food |
| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |
| concise | marked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail |