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
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
postulatedemand
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
arsenalan establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling