GRE Word List

MANUMIT

to release from slavery

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

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WordMeaning
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
prepossessingcreating prejudice
manumitto release from slavery
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
begetto procreate as the father : sire
porridgea soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick
iconoclastica person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions
cessiona yielding to another : concession
conveyancethe action of conveying