GRE Word List

FORBEARANCE

a refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due

The meaning of the word forbearance is a refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due.

Random words

WordMeaning
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
boisterousnoisily turbulent : rowdy
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage
aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
ventto provide with a vent
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
trickleto issue or fall in drops
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time