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
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
lividdiscolored by bruising : black-and-blue
ameliorateto make better or more tolerable
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
emulateto strive to equal or excel
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
arcadea long arched building or gallery
remissionthe act or process of remitting