GRE Word List

MANUMIT

to release from slavery

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

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poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
nocturnalof, relating to, or occurring in the night
concordatcompact
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
beguilehoodwink
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
tawdrycheap and gaudy in appearance or quality
bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber