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.

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tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
wallowto roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner
inconsistencyan instance of being inconsistent
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
recriminationa retaliatory accusation
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset