GRE Word List
LEEWAY
an allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance
The meaning of the word leeway is an allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| warble | a melodious succession of low pleasing sounds |
| felon | one who has committed a felony |
| spendthrift | a person who spends improvidently or wastefully |
| entrepreneur | one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise |
| rubble | broken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building |
| denigrate | to attack the reputation of : defame |
| incinerate | to cause to burn to ashes |
| farce | stuff |