GRE Word List

REMISSION

the act or process of remitting

The meaning of the word remission is the act or process of remitting.

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WordMeaning
prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
serenitythe quality or state of being serene
pryto look closely or inquisitively
impartto give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
succorrelief