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Exitexemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action
The corrupt officials continued to embezzle public funds with impunity, knowing that no one would hold them accountable.
Set 138 of GRE Vocabulary covers 5 words: impunity, rumination, subterfuge, equivocation, decadence. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action
The corrupt officials continued to embezzle public funds with impunity, knowing that no one would hold them accountable.
the act of thinking carefully and for a long period about something
Her deep rumination on the subject allowed her to finally arrive at a well-informed decision.
deceit used in order to achieve one's goal
His clever subterfuge allowed him to secure the promotion without anyone suspecting his true intentions.
the use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself
The politician's equivocation during the debate left the audience confused about his true stance on the issue.
moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury
The novel explores the theme of moral decadence in a society consumed by materialism and self-indulgence.