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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WordMeaning
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
capillaryresembling a hair especially in slender elongated form
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
nourishnurture