GRE Word List

MANUMIT

to release from slavery

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

Random words

WordMeaning
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
discreteconstituting a separate entity : individually distinct
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
congruencethe quality or state of agreeing, coinciding, or being congruent
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
submissivesubmitting to others