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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|---|---|
| surfeit | an overabundant supply : excess |
| irrevocable | not possible to revoke : unalterable |
| opalescent | reflecting an iridescent light |
| flip | to toss so as to cause to turn over in the air |
| approbation | commendation |
| offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |
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| plight | to put or give in pledge : engage |
| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |
| reinstate | to place again (as in possession or in a former position) |