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
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder
vitalof the utmost importance
cullto select from a group : choose
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murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
causticcapable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive
miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale
meleea confused struggle
lucremonetary gain : profit
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