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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| complement | something that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect |
| apologist | someone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism |
| livid | discolored by bruising : black-and-blue |
| ameliorate | to make better or more tolerable |
| heterogeneous | consisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed |
| diffidence | the quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident |
| emulate | to strive to equal or excel |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| arcade | a long arched building or gallery |
| remission | the act or process of remitting |