GRE Word List

MANUMIT

to release from slavery

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

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WordMeaning
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
reprisea musical repetition:
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
colandera perforated utensil for washing or draining food
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail