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amnesty

noun/ˈæmnəsti/

definition

a general pardon for offenses often granted by a government

example

The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners, allowing them to return home without facing charges.

synonyms
pardonreprieveforgiveness
word origin — from Greek 'amnēstia', meaning 'forgetfulness' or 'oblivion'; from 'amnetein', meaning 'to forget'

SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 246

Set 246 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: amnesty, remedy, wetland, contingency, insight. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. amnesty · noun/ˈæmnəsti/

    a general pardon for offenses often granted by a government

    The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners, allowing them to return home without facing charges.

    Synonyms: pardon, reprieve, forgiveness

    Origin: from Greek 'amnēstia', meaning 'forgetfulness' or 'oblivion'; from 'amnetein', meaning 'to forget'

  2. remedy · noun/ˈrɛm.ə.di/

    a solution or means of correcting a problem or alleviating pain

    The new treatment provided a much-needed remedy for his chronic pain.

    Synonyms: solution, cure, antidote

    Origin: from Middle English 'remedie', from Old French 'remède', from Latin 'remedium' meaning 'a cure, remedy'.

  3. wetland · noun/ˈwɛt.lænd/

    an area of land that is saturated with water either permanently or seasonally

    The conservation group is working to restore the deteriorating wetland to support the diverse wildlife that depends on it.

    Synonyms: swamp, marsh, bog

    Origin: The word 'wetland' is a combination of 'wet' and 'land', where 'wet' originates from Old English 'wæt', meaning 'moist or damp', and 'land' comes from Old English 'lant', meaning 'ground or territory'.

  4. contingency · noun/kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

    a future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty

    The project's success depends on a contingency plan that addresses potential risks and unforeseen circumstances.

    Synonyms: possibility, eventuality, likelihood

    Origin: from Latin contingere, meaning 'to touch' or 'to happen by chance'

  5. insight · noun/ˈɪnsaɪt/

    the ability to gain an accurate understanding of something

    Her experience in the field provided her with valuable insights into customer behavior.

    Synonyms: understanding, awareness, perception

    Origin: Middle English, from 'in' + 'sight'