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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dogmatic | characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts |
| hydrophobia | rabies |
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| translucent | permitting the passage of light: |
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| savor | the taste or smell of something |
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| gratify | to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to |
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