GRE Word List

MANUMIT

to release from slavery

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

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enthrallto hold spellbound : charm
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
glamoran exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness
adjurationa solemn oath
corollarya proposition (see proposition
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical