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.

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protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
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gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
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