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 |
|---|---|
| fidelity | the quality or state of being faithful |
| preempt | to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption |
| gingerly | very cautious or careful |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| rectitude | the quality or state of being straight |
| theoretical | existing only in theory : hypothetical |
| flinch | to withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince |
| euphoria | a feeling of well-being or elation |
| offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |
| laconic | using or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious |