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 |
|---|---|
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| inerrancy | exemption from error : infallibility |
| subpoena | a writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure |
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