GRE Word List

LARGESS

liberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior

The meaning of the word largess is liberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior.

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infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
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