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
panachean ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
insularitycharacteristic of an isolated people
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat