1. Lesson 15 Releasing and Taking Back
The actions of releasing and taking back are found in everything from warfare to children's games. Kings and queens abdicate the throne. Generals countermand orders. Teachers waive homework assignments. The words in this lesson deal with variations on those themes.

2. 1. Abdicate
Part of Speech
Definition
Verb
To formally give up control

3. 2. Absolve Part of Speech Definition Verb To clear of guilt or blame
To relieve from a requirement or obligation

4. 3. Catharsis Part of Speech Definition Noun
A purifying or refreshing release of emotional tension

5. 4. Countermand Part of Speech Definition Verb
To cancel or reverse an order or policy

6. 5. Impunity Part of Speech Definition Noun
Exemption from punishment or injury

7. 6. Recant Part of Speech Definition Verb
To formally take back or reject a statement or belief

8. 7. Recoup
Part of Speech
Definition
Verb
To regain; to make up for

9. 8. Renounce Part of Speech Definition Verb
To give up, especially by formal announcement
To reject; to disown

10. 9. Rescind Part of Speech Definition Verb
To take back; to make void; to repeal

11. 10. Waive Part of Speech Definition Verb
To give up voluntarily; to relinquish
To refrain from insisting on or enforcing

12. Releasing and Taking Back
Turn to page 95. Solve All.

13. Releasing and Taking Back
Turn to page 98. Solve ‘Find the Example’.